Historical Markers of Douglas County
Location: Western Douglas County, Carson Range, Spooner Lake Directions: At the entrance to Spooner Lake State Park (Access via SR 28, 1/4 mile north of US 50)
N 39° 06.370 W 119° 55.067
Date Conquered: 8/19/07 Quick Description: A marker noting the extensive logging and lumbering era in the Tahoe Basin. Signed: No -- Historically, this marker was never signed. NOTES: Good luck trying to spot this one from the highway. In fact, my recommendation is this: DON'T! #225 is NOT SIGNED and completely hidden from view among the dense forest. Coupled with the busy traffic along SR 28, save yourself the trouble (and possibly an accident) by having a second set of eyes to help you find #225. This marker is so hidden that few people are even aware of its existence. During my last visit, the ranger working at the entrance kiosk had know idea that this marker stood literally 300 feet from his daily post! Getting right to the point, pull into Spooner Lake State Park. You'll the see the marker as you near the entrance booth. IF the booth is being tended, just tell the ranger that you're only viewing the marker. Doing this will save you from paying the outrageous $10 vehicle fee. Full Description: Exact description as reads ... This area bears the name of Michele E. Spooner, a French Canadian entrepreneur, who, along with others, was instrumental in establishing the wood and lumber industry which supplied the needs of the Comstock mines and mills. In 1868 Spooner became a partner with Oliver and John Lonkey, the Elliot Brothers, Henry M. Yerington, William Fairburn and Simon Dubois in the Summit Fluming Company and operated a shingle mill and sawmill. In 1870 Yerington, Bliss & Company took over the Summit Fluming Company. In 1873 another sawmill was erected at Spooner Meadows. Later in 1873, all the mills were taken over by the Carson & Tahoe Lumber and Fluming Company. This company, headquartered at Glenbrook, went on to become the largest of the three huge combines supplying wood and lumber to the Comstock. Dense forest is your obstacle here.Only a set of keen eyes will spot this marker from SR 28 (in the b.g.)
NOTES: Good luck trying to spot this one from the highway. In fact, my recommendation is this: DON'T! #225 is NOT SIGNED and completely hidden from view among the dense forest. Coupled with the busy traffic along SR 28, save yourself the trouble (and possibly an accident) by having a second set of eyes to help you find #225. This marker is so hidden that few people are even aware of its existence. During my last visit, the ranger working at the entrance kiosk had know idea that this marker stood literally 300 feet from his daily post! Getting right to the point, pull into Spooner Lake State Park. You'll the see the marker as you near the entrance booth. IF the booth is being tended, just tell the ranger that you're only viewing the marker. Doing this will save you from paying the outrageous $10 vehicle fee. Full Description: Exact description as reads ... This area bears the name of Michele E. Spooner, a French Canadian entrepreneur, who, along with others, was instrumental in establishing the wood and lumber industry which supplied the needs of the Comstock mines and mills. In 1868 Spooner became a partner with Oliver and John Lonkey, the Elliot Brothers, Henry M. Yerington, William Fairburn and Simon Dubois in the Summit Fluming Company and operated a shingle mill and sawmill. In 1870 Yerington, Bliss & Company took over the Summit Fluming Company. In 1873 another sawmill was erected at Spooner Meadows. Later in 1873, all the mills were taken over by the Carson & Tahoe Lumber and Fluming Company. This company, headquartered at Glenbrook, went on to become the largest of the three huge combines supplying wood and lumber to the Comstock. Dense forest is your obstacle here.Only a set of keen eyes will spot this marker from SR 28 (in the b.g.)
Full Description: Exact description as reads ... This area bears the name of Michele E. Spooner, a French Canadian entrepreneur, who, along with others, was instrumental in establishing the wood and lumber industry which supplied the needs of the Comstock mines and mills. In 1868 Spooner became a partner with Oliver and John Lonkey, the Elliot Brothers, Henry M. Yerington, William Fairburn and Simon Dubois in the Summit Fluming Company and operated a shingle mill and sawmill. In 1870 Yerington, Bliss & Company took over the Summit Fluming Company. In 1873 another sawmill was erected at Spooner Meadows. Later in 1873, all the mills were taken over by the Carson & Tahoe Lumber and Fluming Company. This company, headquartered at Glenbrook, went on to become the largest of the three huge combines supplying wood and lumber to the Comstock. Dense forest is your obstacle here.Only a set of keen eyes will spot this marker from SR 28 (in the b.g.)
This area bears the name of Michele E. Spooner, a French Canadian entrepreneur, who, along with others, was instrumental in establishing the wood and lumber industry which supplied the needs of the Comstock mines and mills. In 1868 Spooner became a partner with Oliver and John Lonkey, the Elliot Brothers, Henry M. Yerington, William Fairburn and Simon Dubois in the Summit Fluming Company and operated a shingle mill and sawmill. In 1870 Yerington, Bliss & Company took over the Summit Fluming Company. In 1873 another sawmill was erected at Spooner Meadows. Later in 1873, all the mills were taken over by the Carson & Tahoe Lumber and Fluming Company. This company, headquartered at Glenbrook, went on to become the largest of the three huge combines supplying wood and lumber to the Comstock. Dense forest is your obstacle here.Only a set of keen eyes will spot this marker from SR 28 (in the b.g.)
In 1868 Spooner became a partner with Oliver and John Lonkey, the Elliot Brothers, Henry M. Yerington, William Fairburn and Simon Dubois in the Summit Fluming Company and operated a shingle mill and sawmill. In 1870 Yerington, Bliss & Company took over the Summit Fluming Company. In 1873 another sawmill was erected at Spooner Meadows. Later in 1873, all the mills were taken over by the Carson & Tahoe Lumber and Fluming Company. This company, headquartered at Glenbrook, went on to become the largest of the three huge combines supplying wood and lumber to the Comstock. Dense forest is your obstacle here.Only a set of keen eyes will spot this marker from SR 28 (in the b.g.)
In 1873 another sawmill was erected at Spooner Meadows. Later in 1873, all the mills were taken over by the Carson & Tahoe Lumber and Fluming Company. This company, headquartered at Glenbrook, went on to become the largest of the three huge combines supplying wood and lumber to the Comstock. Dense forest is your obstacle here.Only a set of keen eyes will spot this marker from SR 28 (in the b.g.)
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