The origin of Fort Steele is closely linked to the discovery of gold on nearby Wild Horse Creek in the 1860's. the gold rush peaked in 1865 when an estimated 5,000 prospectors flooded into Fisherville combing the hills in search of their fortune. The gold strike was rich, as many men reportedly earned from $40,000 to $60,000 that summer. Fort Steele became the regions commercial, social, and administrative center and quickly grew to over 1,000 people. In 1898, the local "Prospector" newspaper listed the town's thriving businesses, including 11 hotels, 4 restaurants, 4 general stores, a hardware store, a brewery, and a wide assortment of other establishments ranging from a Chinese drug store to tailor shops and barristers.
We had walked around and into the different shops and offices. We had watched a women make homemade ice cream with the kids in the area helping to measure the sugar, cinnamon, cream, and other ingredients.
Making the ice cream
Koonteney post/officer quarters
Blacksmith
Wasa Hotel/Museum/Art of the Fort
Ken panning for gold, got 5 pieces
When we returned back to camp, everyone was washing their trailers and vehicles, so we washed our trailer.
We then had a drivers meeting, moving again tomorrow.
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