Great Sierra Mine Historic Site

W of Lee Vining in Yosemite National Park, Lee Vining, California. County/parish: Tuolumne.

Added to the National Register of Historic Places May 24, 1978. NRIS 78000382.

7 contributing sites.

Also known as:

  • Dana Village

From Wikipedia:

Great Sierra Mine Historic Site

The Great Sierra Mine Historic Site, also known as Dana Village, preserves the site of the largest mining operation in what would later become Yosemite National Park in California. The Great Sierra Mining Company established Dana Village as the support facility for the operations of the Sheepherder Lode, reputed for a rich silver vein.

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National Park Service documentation: https://catalog.archives.gov/id/123862276