TINCUP
The name came from a prospector that carried out his gold dust in his tin cup.
1879-1884 a thriving town with lots of gold claims,
stores, saloons, and a red light district.
It declined in 1884 primarily due to the high cost of transportation
(there was no railroad).
Today this cabin is "Frenchy's Cafe"
and serve up a great hamburger.
Frenchy was a short, fat, bald headed French Canadian,
but perhaps the best known businessman and best liked in Tin cup.
He arrived with a wooden plank across two tree stumps to serve whiskey
from a barrel at 15 cents per tin cup.
Many miners lost their wages regularly, drinking and gambling,
but Frenchy made sure families did not go hungry.
The Tincup Cemetery is a 'tourist attraction'
It is said that there was never any real law in Tincup but it was ruled by the underground. Every time an honest sheriff came, he was told how to rule and disobeying resulted in death.
So, "the cemetery is filled with honest sheriffs"
(and many others)
Headstones range from very old ( barely readable)
to modern (and telling the story 'soul mate, passionate geologist,
world traveler, adventurer and rock and roller).
"Roesner was Posen, Now He's Proud to be Rosen"
Some place great importance on a plot with "The View".
the meadow is lovely
We were glad to see a few wildflowers.
Another great day to visit interesting ghost towns.
This one has become quite a recreation center
(ATV's, 4wheeling, hiking)
