Loraine, California

Originally called Paris, this mining town was located in Caliente canyon about 10 miles east of Caliente. The community was established in 1902, and its original name was proposed by two French miners. In 1912, the name was changed to Loraine when the post office was established.

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130.Loraine.1

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131.Paris-Loraine, 1922.1

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131.Paris-Loraine, ca. 1905.2


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