In October of 1863, rich silver discoveries led to the formation of Montgomery Mining District and Montgomery City which, although short lived, supported a newspaper, The Pioneer. There were no continuous veins found and mining operations soon ceased. Cloudbursts have destroyed the site, located 2½ miles east of U.S. Highway 6 from Benton Station.

Plaque dedicated September 11, 1976

Bodie Chapter of E Clampus Vitus

Mono County Board of Supervisors

Marker is on Highway 6, on the right when traveling north.

Courtesy hmdb.org

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