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*May 1, 1877 – Silas Smith opened his first store [[https://www.bodie.com/history-timeline/may-1-1877-silas-smith-opened-his-first-store/]] | *May 1, 1877 – Silas Smith opened his first store [[https://www.bodie.com/history-timeline/may-1-1877-silas-smith-opened-his-first-store/]] | ||
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*July 10, 1877 – Standard Mill begins production | *July 10, 1877 – Standard Mill begins production | ||
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Revision as of 10:33, 13 October 2022
1859
- On November 20, 1859, W. S. Bodey perished in a snow storm. He and his mining partner, “Black Taylor”, got caught in the severe storm and Bodey couldn’t make it back to their camp. Taylor continued on, so he could bring back supplies to his friend, but upon returning, couldn’t find him. It was several months later when Bodey’s remains were found.
This was just a few months after Bodey’s gold discovery that led to the great town of Bodie, CA.
1861
- April 24, 1861 – Mono County was founded. Mono County was founded on April 24, 1861, with the county seat at Bridgeport, CA.
1862
- Bodie is mentioned so the city must have been started. Story of the name Bodie-[[1]]
1877
- May 1, 1877 – Silas Smith opened his first store [[2]]
- July 10, 1877 – Standard Mill begins production
- September 2, 1877 – First fire bucket brigade
