This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: rlhsd Surnames: Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.california.counties.sierra/339.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The following information comes from the book "DOWNIEVILLE Gold Town on the Yuba" by James J Sinnott (page 78). A letter to the editor (Sierra Democrat newspaper, 11 Sep 1861, Summit Valley) describes a trip to through Sierra County (Marysville to Virginia City). It includes "Six miles over a high mountain (or on the side) over a delightful grade, brings us to another stopping place kept by Mr. Harris, formerly of Forest City. This is known as Middle Waters Station." There are a couple of notes concerning Mr Harris: -- Harris Meadows is named after this man. -- The Harris inn is commonly known as "Our House", but some say that is incorrect. It was really known as "Hour House". Rick Hanson Sierra County CaGenWeb Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.