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Twain Harte History
Keturah Wood named
Twain Harte, after her two favorite Mother Lode authors, Mark Twain
and Bret Harte. Twain Harte is believed to be the first private
recreational subdivision in the
Majestic pines that surround a peaceful mountain lake have drawn
people to Twain Harte from the early settlement days to the present
for rest and relaxation.
The first settlers in
this area however were the Miwok Indians who did little rest or
relaxation. They hunted
and fished to eat, and built oochums and teepees to live in.
This Indian tribe held the Rock as a sacred place.
Now the Rock is partially submerged in water and is used for
a footpath to a diving board for people to enjoy the lake.
Residents are
attracted today by the same qualities that drew the early settlers
here over 100 years ago.
When visiting you will see why Twain Harte is the
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