Tahoe City in Placer County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Lake Tahoe

Tahoe Summer Home

Photographed By Douglass Halvorsen, November 12, 2016

1. Lake Tahoe Marker

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Native people first lived along Lake Tahoe's shoreline over 9,000 years ago when retreating glaciers blocked most corridors to the lake.

Lake Tahoe came to be the center of traditional Washoe life. Their legends describe every aspect of the landscape.

During the spring and summer all the Washoe people gathered around Lake Tahoe's shore. When families arrived they held blessing ceremonies, renewing their spirit in this sacred place.

This was a time to hunt, fish, and gather plants for food, medicine, clothing and tools, and to prepare for the winter ahead. It was also a time to play games and socialize with other Washoe families.

Erected by North Lake Tahoe Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Native Americans.

Location. 39° 9.999′ N, 120° 8.633′ W. Marker is in Tahoe City, California, in Placer County. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Tahoe City CA 96145, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A Tradition of Basketmaking (here, next to this marker); The Plentiful Lake

Photographed By Douglass Halvorsen, November 12, 2016

2. Lake Tahoe Marker

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(here, next to this marker); The Gatekeeper’s Cabin and Museum (here, next to this marker); A Safe Harbor (a few steps from this marker); The Sacred Lake (a few steps from this marker); Conflict Over Water (within shouting distance of this marker); William B. Layton Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Lake Tahoe Outlet Works and Gatekeepers Cabin (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Tahoe City.

More about this marker. Marker is located within the William B. Layton State Park.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 23, 2018. It was originally submitted on January 19, 2018, by Douglass Halvorsen of Klamath Falls, Oregon. This page has been viewed 192 times since then and 2 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on January 19, 2018, by Douglass Halvorsen of Klamath Falls, Oregon. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.