Guidebook
NO. 619 HOLCOMB VALLEY - Southern California's largest gold rush followed the discovery of rich placer deposits by William F. Holcomb and Ben Choteau on May 4, 1860. Miners rushed to the valley and established boom towns. Belleville, the largest, rivaled San Bernardino in population and almost became the county seat. Violence and hangings were common in this remote valley. Over time, major placer and quartz mining declined although some activity continues today.
Location
Plaque: Big Bear Historical Museum, 131 East Mountain View Boulevard, Big Bear, CA 92314 ~~~~~~~~~~ Site: Gold Fever Interpretive Site, 34.3014027777778,-116.885697222222
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Notes
Watch out for Dune Buggies while you are on the road to Holcomb Valley.
NO. 619 HOLCOMB VALLEY - Big Bear Valley Historical Society Museum
NO. 619 HOLCOMB VALLEY - Big Bear Valley Historical Society Museum
NO. 619 HOLCOMB VALLEY - State Plaque
NO. 619 HOLCOMB VALLEY
NO. 619 HOLCOMB VALLEY - Private Marker
NO. 619 HOLCOMB VALLEY - Private Plaque at site
NO. 619 HOLCOMB VALLEY - Cabin
NO. 619 HOLCOMB VALLEY - Cabin Interior
NO. 619 HOLCOMB VALLEY - Plaque and Site Map