 In 1874, prisoner Ernst Reusch was being escorted to a neighboring county for trial. A group of armed men stopped the escort and ordered the prisoner out. The vigilante residents put a noose on the prisoner and dropped him over the side of the bridge. Wild West style of justice.
State "Scenic River" to state line.
No dams on the Carson River.
Trail Head for the Barney Riley Trail
Historic Hot Springs
Popular rafting put-in, limited space. |
Elevation: 5494 ft.
Latitude: 38.68962
Longitude: -119.764552
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Related Links:
The Hanging of Ernst Reusch - Historical Society of Alpine County
Alpine County Museum/Historical Complex - Alpine County & Chamber of Commerce
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