The region that is now Altapass was settled in the last third of the 18th century by restless and brave souls of Scot-Irish descent. The most colorful and prolific of these was CharlieMcKinney; a man set upon making a life for himself; his 4 wives; and his 48 children in the Appalachian wilderness. His children intermarried with many families; including the Davenports; Biddixes; Halls; and Wisemans; to establish a community that has survived and thrived in this rugged paradise. Change has often come to the community in sudden bursts; including the arrival of the railroad a century ago; which gave the community its life; name; and most enduring institution; the Orchard at Altapass.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy Judy CorbinGreat book about an interesting area.2 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Not Worth the PurchaseBy Steve TurleyIn associating their name with this work the Historic Wallace Preservation Society calls into question their very existence and credibility. The author mentions two published historical works on the Valley but has apparently never read them or the authors draft was never proofed.The author places the Wallace town fire in 1889. the snags behind Wallace as Western Larch. the Mammoth mine/mill above Burke. photos of Mullan or Burke children/women as c1860s.The Wallace town fire occured in1890. the snags are dead trees from forest fires. the mine/mill above Burke is the Tiger mine. There were 2 prospectors on the flats at Mullan in the 1860s but this is approximately 20 years before Wallace/Burke or Mullan had the first settlers.Its unfortunate that this exploitational seepage should be associated with such a worthy subject. It furthers no ones interest other than the author.0 of 1 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy jpwestfallGreat gift for my father. who grew up in the Silver Valley. He really enjoyed it!
