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MarkleevilleAlpine County,CaliforniaThe California state capital is Sacramento. What would you like to know about Markleeville
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The population of Markleeville is approximately 250 (2005).
The amount of land area in Markleeville is 49.5 sq. kilometers.
Markleeville elevation is 6,260 feet above sea level. The Markleeville median home price is $162,500 (2000). Markleeville miscellany. Return to Index Markleeville 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.
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The weather in Markleeville is seasonal. Here is a current weather page for the area. History & History Related Items Markleeville history: 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. Markleeville attractions: The Death Ride - Cycling Tour of the California Alps For more information, call 530-694-2317 Grover Hot Springs State Park 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. Return to Index
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