Explore the history of Bodie, California with this engaging timeline game that challenges players to place events in their correct chronological order.
Learn about the discovery of gold in Bodie in 1859
Discover the peak population of Bodie in the late 1870s
Experience the decline of Bodie as a ghost town in the early 20th century
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1859: Gold discovered in Bodie
1861: Bodie named after W.S. Bodey
late 1860s: Bodie becomes a booming mining town
late 1870s: Bodie's population peaks at around 10,000
1879: Bodie has over 60 saloons and dance halls
1879: Bodie's first schoolhouse is built
1892: Fire destroys a large part of Bodie
early 20th century: Bodie's decline begins
1942: Last mine in Bodie closes
mid-20th century: Bodie becomes a ghost town
1962: Bodie becomes a California State Historic Park
1961: Bodie designated a National Historic Landmark
1962: Bodie State Park opens to the public
1976: Bodie is featured in the film 'The Shootist'
1991: Bodie listed on the National Register of Historic Places
2000s: Bodie's population reaches zero
2010s: Bodie experiences vandalism and theft
2010s: Efforts to preserve and protect Bodie increase
present day: Bodie remains a popular tourist attraction