Tag Archives: Quandahl

1966: ‘Ghost town’ of Quandahl auctioned for $15,330

Posted on 5 July 2012 by Eric

A once-thriving village nestled into the Bear Creek valley, Quandahl’s history followed the path of so many other small country towns in the mid 20th century, except for how it ended: On an early October morning in 1966, the entire village … Continue reading →

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Bear Creek Woolen Mill and Highland grave mystery revealed

Posted on 12 June 2012 by Eric

Reader Randy Freese asked about a lonely tombstone on a scenic bluff over North Bear Creek. The grave site provides a broad view over Bear Creek valley and the site of the former Bear Creek Woolen Mill, which was founded … Continue reading →

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