Hafkey Cabin Escape
A Luxurious Vacation Retreat in the Sierra Nevadas!
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Raymond at a Glance:
Raymond hasn't changed much in over 100 years. Although fires have taken many of its historical buildings over the decades, Raymond still maintains a General Store from the 1890s and an old saloon called the Frontier Inn Tavern. It's run by a retired fire fighter and features $2.50 draft beer in an ice cold 18oz mug with a big green olive! Stopping by the old saloon is definitely a must.
Raymond was not built up out of the gold rush like many California towns but rather as the last train stop heading to Yosemite National Park. Before all the highways and byways were constructed, you had to catch the train to Raymond to get north to Yosemite. The train was then turned around on a turnstile and passengers were ushered onto a stage to complete their journey. Raymond was indeed a primary tourist hub for the national park from 1886-1907.
Today, a large red caboose sits at the center of town next to the original homestead house (The Charles Miller House), which is open as a museum. It's a fabulous monument to our town and its selfless curator and historian works tirelessly to preserve Raymond's rich history. The museum is open on Sundays and by appointment; definitely a must see!
Granite quarries kept Raymond alive and the Raymond-Knowles Quarry still operates today producing its famous Sierra White granite for major construction of roads and bridges, as well as smaller commercial jobs. The white granite gravel you see around the cabin is from our loccal quarry.
President Theodore Roosevelt and John Muir came through Raymond when they visited Yosemite National Park. They later convinced Roosevelt that Yosemite National Park had to be preserved forever.
For more information about the Raymond Museum and historical town sites, follow this link:
Charles Miller House
