Silver Creek, Alpine County, California facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Silver Creek
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 Silver Creek
Location in California
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| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Alpine County |
Silver Creek was once a small community located in Alpine County, California. It was not a big city but rather a small, undeveloped area. This former settlement was found near a stream also named Silver Creek. It was about 5.5 miles (8.9 km) southeast of a town called Markleeville.
History of Silver Creek
Silver Creek was a place where people lived and worked many years ago. Like many small communities, it had a few important services.
The Silver Creek Post Office
One key service in Silver Creek was its post office. A post office helps people send and receive mail. The Silver Creek post office was open for several years. It first operated in 1879. Then, it was open again from 1882 to 1890. There was a short time in 1888 when it closed, but it reopened soon after. The post office was important for the people living in this remote area.
