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Markleeville
Alpine County, California
ZipCodes
96120
Page Contents for Markleeville, California
History & History-related items
Chamber of Commerce.
Community news
Organizations, Churches, and Sports.
Statistics & Facts
The California state capital is Sacramento.
The population of Markleeville is approximately 250 (2005), 210 (2010).
The approximate number of families is 173 (2000), 100 (2010).
The amount of land area in Markleeville is 49.5 sq. kilometers.
The amount of land area in Markleeville is 19.1 sq. miles.
The distance from Markleeville to Washington DC is 2430 miles.
The distance to the California state capital is 108 miles. (as the crow flies)
Markleeville is positioned 38.68 degrees north of the equator and 119.79 degrees west of the prime meridian.
Markleeville elevation is 6,260 feet above sea level.
Markleeville per capita income is $ 40,774 (2000).
Markleeville median income is $ 46,563 (2000).
The Markleeville median home price is $ 162,500 (2000).
Location
in eastern California about 108 miles from Sacramento. It is also about 33 miles from Carson City, Nevada. Other nearby communities include Alpine Village, Kirkwood, Bear Valley, Lake Alpine, Paynesville, Sorensens, Woodfords, Mesa Vista and South Lake Tahoe all in California and Gardnerville Ranchos, Gardnerville, Minden and Kingsbury, all in Nevada.Return to Index
Weather
seasonal. Here is a current weather page for the area.
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History & History Related Items
Jacob Marklee came here in 1861 building a toll bridge across a tributary of the Carson Rier. He staked a land claim in 1862 in what he thought was Nevada, but was later determined to be in California. When the Comstock Lode was discovered, the town was built on his land claim. His hopes of striking it rich in both the mines and by supplying freight to miners were dashed when he was killed in 1863 during a gunfight. The town later became the county seat for Alpine County. The courthouse is located on his cabin site. The Cabin is California Historical Landmark 240.
Markleeville became the county seat in 1875. The town had rebounded from the loss of the mines due to its location as a trade center for the many ranching and lumber businesses in the area. A bad fire in 1885 but the town rebuilt and continued on as county seat.
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The settling of Markleeville
1861Attractions
The Death Ride - Cycling Tour of the California Alps
held in July each year. Cyclists will start and finish at Turtle Rock Park, two miles north of Markleeville. The course goes through Monitor Pass, Ebbetts Pass and a portion of Carson Pass - 129 miles and 15,000+ feet of climbing!
For more information, call 530-694-2317
The Old Webster Schoolhouse was built on this site in 1882 and is on the National
Register of Historic Places. Other buildings on the site are the original Markleeville
Log Jail, the main museum building, a Carriage Shed, and historic four Stamp
Mill used in early Alpine County.
Grover Hot Springs State Park
P.O. Box 188
Markleeville, CA 96120
Phone: 530-694-2248
During the winter months, Markleeville is only accessible from the north via Highway 88 & 89, as both Monitor Pass and Ebbett's Pass close for the season due to heavy snow.
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Markleeville City Government
Markleeville is an unincorporated area of Alpine County. There are no incorporated cities within the county and all services are provide by the countyThe Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California
Headquarters
919 Highway 395 South
Gardnerville, NV 89410
Phone: 530-694-2339
Toll-free: 800-76WASHO
and
96 Washoe Blvd.
Markleeville, CA 96120
Phone: 530-694-2170
Markleeville Chamber
Alpine County Chamber of Commerce3 Webster Street
PO Box 265
Markleeville, CA 96120
Phone: 530-694-2475
Markleeville Community News
Try this page for road conditions in the area.Markleeville Organizations
Alpine County Chamber of Commerce3 Webster Street
PO Box 265
Markleeville, CA 96120
Phone: 530-694-2475
Markleeville Libraries
Markleeville LibraryP.O. Box 187
Markleeville, CA 96120
PHONE: 530-694-2120
Markleeville Schools
Alpine County Unified School DistrictBoard of Education
43 Hawkside Drive
Markleeville, CA 96120
Phone: (530) 694-2230 Markleeville
Miscellany
The population of Markleeville was:2000 - 197
2005 - 250
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