Wauconda in Okanogan County, Washington — The American West (Northwest)
Bodie
Photographed by Jimmy Emerson, June 15, 2017
1. Bodie Marker
The first town of Bodie was started by prospectors at the mouth of Bodie Creek, about a mile south of here in 1896. There was a general store, a restaurant, a livery barn, blacksmith shop and many homes, all made of logs. The town was moved to this location when gold was discovered near here. A sawmill was also moved to this site, so nearly all the buildings were made of cut lumber. The mine changed hands several times and was owned from 1902 until 1911 by the Wrigley brothers of chewing gum fame. The mine was operated successfully until 1917, but was then idle until 1934. At that time the mill machinery was replaced and the buildings were restored. Total mine production from 1903 until 1940 was $1,300,000.
Erected by Okanogan County Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1896.
Location. 48° 50.064′ N, 118° 53.81′ W. Marker is in Wauconda, Washington, in Okanogan County. It is on Toroda Creek Road (County Highway 9495) half a mile south of Oroville-Toroda Creek Road (County Highway 9480), on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1144 Toroda Creek Rd, Wauconda WA 98859, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Washington’s Okanogan Highlands. It is also in the American Mountain West and in the Lewis & Clark Corridor. Globally, it is in North America, the Cascade Range, the Pacific Rim, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere.
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Photographed by Jimmy Emerson, June 15, 2017
2. Bodie Marker
Marker is far to the right.
Photographed by Jimmy Emerson, June 15, 2017
3. Old Ghost Town of Bodie
Credits. This page was last revised on June 10, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 8, 2026, by Jimmy Emerson of Dalton, Georgia. This page has been viewed 6 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 8, 2026, by Jimmy Emerson of Dalton, Georgia. • James Hulse was the editor who published this page.
