There
are myths and legends aplenty surrounding the little town of Bodie, which is
designated as California's "Official State Gold Rush Town." Separating fact from fiction is a daunting task
since the founders and key players have all gone on to their heavenly reward. We do know without doubt that W. S. Bodie (be
he William, Waterman, or Wakeman,) is credited as its founder in 1859. However,
it remained nothing more than an obscure mining camp until the Standard Company
discovered a rich deposit of gold in 1876. At that point the town took off and
a vast array of businesses set up shop.
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