Monoville, California
Monoville is a former settlement in Mono County, California.[1] It was located about 12 miles (19 km) south-southeast of Bridgeport.[1]
In 1859, gold was discovered at Monoville.[1] A conduit was constructed to divert water from Virginia Creek to aid hydraulic mining operations.[1] This canal, termed the Mono Canal, was at its time the only such project in the county, and cost $75,000 to build.[2]
A post office operated at Monoville from 1859 to 1862.[1] At its peak, Monoville had a population over 1,000.[2] The settlement was a supply location for prospectors who adventured beyond Monoville. By 1868, however, the town was abandoned and such buildings as remained were in ruins by neglect and lack or repair after heavy snowfalls. The downfall of Monoville is also because of the promotion of nearby Aurora, Nevada.[2][3]
Notable residents
[edit]- Tim N. Machin, Lieutenant Governor of California
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e Durham, David L. (1998). California's Geographic Names: A Gazetteer of Historic and Modern Names of the State. Clovis, California: Word Dancer Press. p. 1202. ISBN 1-884995-14-4.
- ^ a b c Cronise, Titus Fey (1868). The Natural Wealth of California: Comprising Early History; Geography, Topography, and Scenery; Climate; Agriculture and Commercial Products; Geology, Zoology, and Botany; Mineralogy, Mines, and Mining Processes; Manufactures; Steamship Lines, Railroads, and Commerce; Immigration, Population and Society; Educational Institutions and Literature; Together with a Detailed Description of Each County; Its Topography, Scenery, Cities and Towns, Agricultural Advantages, Mineral Resources, and Varied Productions. H.H. Bancroft & Company. p. 281.
- ^ "Monoville California". highdesertdrifter.com. Retrieved April 13, 2025.
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