Sonora (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780738547831)

When California's gold fever of the 1850s subsided, Sonora was a town well established as "The Queen of the Southern Mines," a community with a solid foundation. Transients working the goldfields were gone, and the mining camps' early lawlessness and impermanency were replaced by an organized township. Established as the Tuolumne County seat in 1851, Sonora soon boasted schools, churches, civic and fraternal organizations, a vast array of commercial enterprises and support services, and a diverse population. Served by early railway lines, the town quickly became a commercial hub for logging and ranching. In modern times, Sonora's surrounding natural wonders and proximity to Yosemite make it a favored destination for such outdoor activities as fishing, hiking, camping, skiing, boating, and even Western moviemaking. With many of its early buildings and stately homes still standing, Sonora has a welcoming historic downtown and residential district.

Author: Michael Gahagan
ISBN-10: 0738547832
ISBN-13: 9780738547831
Publisher: Arcadia Publishing (SC)
Language: English
Published: 10/31/2007
Pages: 128
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.72lbs
Size: 9.22h x 6.57w x 0.35d

Review Citation(s):
Reference and Research Bk News 02/01/2009 pg. 82