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English: Plaque at the Silver Mountain site in Alpine County, California. Text:

"Silver Mountain. Settled by Scandinavian miners in 1858. - Then called Kongsberg. Renamed Silver Mountain in 1863 and made county seat of Alpine County Aug. 11th. 1864. During the sixties, the town supported a post-office, two newspapers, express office, telegraph office and several hotels. Population was at its peak in 1864. County seat moved to Markleeville Nov. 1st. 1875.

Dedicated to the venturesome spirit, courage and perseverance of California pioneers Sept. 13. 1958 by the Society of E Clampus Vitas. - Snowshoe Thompson Chapter Officiating."
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Author Tom Hilton

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This image was originally posted to Flickr by Tom Hilton at https://www.flickr.com/photos/54259492@N00/8878265097. It was reviewed on 11 June 2013 by FlickreviewR and was confirmed to be licensed under the terms of the cc-by-2.0.

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