Lake Tahoe - Tahoe City, CA - Signs of History on Waymarking.com

Located within William B. Layton State Park are three interpretive displays highlighting the Washoe Indians who lived here many years ago. One of them reads:

Lake Tahoe

Tahoe Summer Home

Native people first lived along Lake Tahoe's shoreline over 9,000 years ago when retreating glaciers blocked most corridors to the lake.

Lake Tahoe came to be the center of traditional Washoe life. Their legends describe every aspect of the landscape.

During the spring and summer all the Washoe people gathered around Lake Tahoe's shore. When families arrived they held blessing ceremonies, renewing their spirit in this sacred place.

This was a time to hunt, fish, and gather plants for food, medicine, clothing and tools, and to prepare for the winter ahead. It was also a time to play games and socialize with other Washoe families.

Group that erected the marker: North Lake Tahoe Historical Society Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary: William B. Layton State Park Tahoe City, CA URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: Not listed

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