Alleghany, California
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The community was named in 1859 for the Alleghany Tunnel mine that fueled the growth of the town when it struck gold four years earlier. The mine itself was named for the Allegheny River.[2]
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP covers an area of 0.3 square miles (0.9 km2), all of it land.
Demographics
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The 2020 United States census reported that Alleghany had a population of 30. The population density was Script error: No such module "convert".. The racial makeup of Alleghany was 77% White, 0% African American, 0% Native American, 0% Asian, 0% Pacific Islander, 7% from other races, and 17% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7% of the population.
There were 16 households, out of which 31% included children under the age of 18. The average household size was 1.88. There were 10 families (63% of all households).
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There were 25 housing units at an average density of Script error: No such module "convert"., of which 16 (64%) were occupied. Of these, 56% were owner-occupied, and 44% were occupied by renters.[19][20]
Politics
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Notable people
- Robert D. Walsh, U.S. Army brigadier general[24][25]
References
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Further reading
- History of Sierra County, by James J. Sinnott, vol.3: Alleghany and Forest City: Treasure Towns, published by California Traveler, Volcano, California, 1975.
- Lode Deposits of the Alleghany District, California by Henry G. Ferguson, United States Geological Survey Bulletin #580, 1914.
- Gold Quartz Veins of the Alleghany District, California, by HG Ferguson and RW Gannett, US Geological Survey Professional Paper #172, 1932.
External links
- Original Sixteen to One Mine website
- Underground Gold Miners of California Museum
- Pliocene Ridge Community Services District
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