Republic
This 160 mile side trip follows Sherman Pass Scenic Byway. The side trip connects with Tour 7. The round trip to Republic is 2 hours.
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A community on Bonaparte Creek, a post office was established October 29, 1902, with Thomas S. Anglin as post master which operated until October 31, 1921. There was also a general store and a small hotel at Anglin.
Learn more about AnglinMile: 270
Hidden in the center of an extensive mining and diversified farming district. Originally established at the Wauconda Mine, it was later moved to a location near the head of Toroda Creek. Named for the mine, the Native American term means "master of life." Some informants state that the natives believed that a being of that name dwelt in nearby mountains, which they greatly revered. Old Wauconda is two and a...
Learn more about WaucondaMile: 285
This town, formerly a mining camp on Granite Creek at the site of the Wauconda Mine, is the former site of Wauconda, which is two and a half miles to the northwest.
Learn more about Old WaucondaMile: 290
Once the most important town in the county it was called Republic Camp and hidden in the folds of the Okanogan Highlands and the Kettle River Range. After a gold strike on Eureka Creek, Republic was established by a group of miners as The Mining District of Eureka, and platted by Philip Creasor. At about the same time, another strike was made on nearby Granite Creek. Postal authorities refused the...
Learn more about RepublicPoints of Interest
Fairweather – Trevitt House
Creaser Hotel
Slagle House
Delaware Hotel
Stonerose Interpretive Center and Eocene Fossil Site
Mile: 302
