Soda Springs Cabin, Historic spring house in Tuolumne County, United States.
Description
Soda Springs Cabin is a small log structure in Tuolumne Meadows that encloses a natural mineral spring. The building measures roughly 9 feet by 11 feet (2.7 by 3.3 meters), has an opening on the north side, and was originally built without windows or a roof.
History
John Baptist Lembert built this cabin in 1889 using V-notched log construction after staking a claim to the land in Tuolumne Meadows in 1885. The structure became part of early human settlement in the region and served to protect the mineral spring from contamination.
Culture
The Sierra Club operated the property as a private campground from 1912 to 1972, contributing to recreational development in Yosemite National Park.
Practical
This log cabin sits in Tuolumne Meadows and is readily accessible from nearby roads. Visitors should note that access to the interior may be limited, and the site deserves respectful handling as a historic structure.
Did you know?
The builder of this cabin, John Baptist Lembert, received a lasting tribute when a prominent mountain peak nearby was named after him. This honor came following his death during a robbery in 1896, reflecting how deeply he was valued by those who knew him.
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