About this landmark

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Saratoga
(Formerly Toll Gate, Mc Cartysville, Bank Mills)
Anza exploring party passed through March 25, 1776. Lumbering in mountains which began 1847 and continued many years brought first settlers 1850. Among other industroes were lime quarry 1850's, grist mill 1854, tannery 1863, paper mill 1868, and pasteboard mill 1870. Pacific Congress Springs popular resort, 1866-1942. Pioneered in fruit industry, blossom festivals began in 1900.