Funeral Homes near Alleghany

Facts about the city

Alleghany is a small census-designated place in Sierra County, California, United States in the Sierra Nevada. It is situated in the Gold Country and continues to be a significant locale for gold mining. The famous Sixteen-to-One Mine has been in operation since the days of the California Gold Rush. The town is 20 miles (32 km) from the nearest highway (California State Route 49) and consists largely of a single main street. The town is home to a post office, a bar (Casey's Place), and a mining museum. The population was 58 at the 2010 census.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.

Alleghany Obituaries

It was disclosed by Grass Valley Union on November 15th, 2011 that Steven Michael "Stevo" Hauck died in Alleghany, California.  Hauck was 46 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Steven Michael "Stevo"'s life.

History

. The famous Sixteen-to-One Mine has been in operation since the days of the California Gold Rush. The population is around 85. The town is home to a post office, a bar ([http://www.caseys-place.com Casey's Place]), and a mining museum.

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.