Wildwood Store
The
The One and Only Stop on Highway 36
Facts
- Wildwood has it's own Monastary
- Wildwood was once the home of the Numerous gold mines which were a rich producers of gold. Harrison Gulch got its name from W.R. Harrison a mine owner who, in 1850, became the first judge of Shasta County.
- In 1894, L. Benton discovered gold there, and shortly thereafter formed a huge mining company. Soon the tiny town of Knob boomed to around 1,500 people.
- The Mines of the area were the magnet that drew thousands of people there. For more on the history of the Wildwood mines go to http://www.treasurenet.com/treasures/feature/200108.htm
- Wildwood is the last super unleaded gas stop before Fortuna when heading West on State Route 36
- Wildwood is located near Natural Bridge
- Wildwood is 2,449 miles from the US capital Washington, DC.
- For a great orticle on what to expect during the drive from Fortuna to Wildwood, click on this article; "Beauty with Hairpins" by Boston Globe Journalist Jane Roy Brown. Brown has written a great drive log that is both informative and humerous that provides a great view of the area from an outsiders perspective.
copyright 2008 - 2010 Wildwood Store - Bella Muse Media
info@wildwoodstore.com
Winter 2010
Located in the Shasta Trinity National Forest
28795 State Hwy 36 West, Wildwood, CA 96076
There's Gold
in Wildwood!
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