Port Wine
Port Wine had its beginning in early 1850. By 1851 surface mining had declined, but hydraulic mining instilled new life into the area. Port Wine was described as a religious and sober town in 1863. There was a post office and Wells Fargo Express building in town. Port Wine had an active ski or “snow shoe” racing club, and competed against other mining towns in the area.
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On lands administered by the Forest Service, it is unlawful to excavate, remove, disturb, deface or destroy any historic building, ruin, site, artifact, or object, or to collect, appropriate, excavate, damage, disturb, or destroy historic artifacts. Violators are subject to arrest. Conviction can carry criminal penalties up to two years in prison and/or $500,000 in fine.
...Archaeological Resources Protection Act of 1979
Marker is on Port Wine Ridge Road (County Route 690).
Courtesy hmdb.org
