Basso Bridge

This bridge is located 2.5 miles southwest of La Grange and crosses the Tuolumne River. Basso Bridge was built in 1912 to replace the ferry service run by Angelo Basso and used by CA 132 until 1987 when a new bridge for CA 132 was opened just to the north. Spanning 286 feet, the Basso Bridge was then restored as a non-motorized vehicle bridge.

Mining Camp

A plaque denoting the location of a camp with unmarried miners of the La Grange Gold Dredging Company lived can be found on Lake Rd about 200 feet from where it branches off from CA 132

Welcome to Le Grange

This sign is located on the northeast corner of CA 132 (Yosemite Blvd) and La Grange Rd. as the former enters the historic town.

Oddfellows Lodge

The Oddfellows had been using an old two-story county jail purchased in 1862 for their meetings. They built this new hall, which was dedicated in 1881, to house their meetings.

Antique Store

There is no plaque nor mark on a map which would indicate that the Antique Store is historical. It looks like it should be.

La Grange Saloon and Grill

Better known as "Louie's Place" or "L. Levaggi Saloon", the La Grange Saloon was built by owner Louis Levaggi in 1897 to replace the original saloon that burned down as a result of the fire in the adjacent Coulter Hotel earlier in the year. The new establishment originally went by the name "Metropolitan" and its back bar and counter purchased from a Hornitos saloon.

Kingen Hotel

Built in 1915

Unknown Building

This 1867 building currently houses Don Pedro Realty office. There is no signage indicating its historical significance other than the numbers "1867" affixed above the attic window in front.

Shell Gas Station

The gas station was originally built in 1925. Looks to have been closed for many years.

Le Grange Market

The Le Grange Market was built in 1878 and is still in use.

Adobe Barn

The oldest building in La Grange (circa 1850), the walls on three sides are built with adobe. The original La Grange post office was located in this building, which latter became a stable.

Trading Post

Also known as the "Stage Stop" and "Saunders' Store", the Trading Post was the first stone building in Le Grange, constructed in the winter of 1850-1851. Originally, the building were two separate stores and these served many functions for the town at one time or another: post office, butcher stop, general store, stage stop, Wells Fargo office, and bank. The building houses the La Grange museum, which is currently only opened for four hours on Sundays.

Old Jail

The Old Jail standing in La Grange was originally at the foot of Main St (presumably Yosemite Blvd, but could be Old La Grange Rd) and replaced the 1858 jail which burned down in 1900 along with the courthouse. The Old Jail was restore in 1976.

Old La Grange Bridge

Just north of La Grange, there was once a ferry first operated by Nathan McFarland, followed by Anthony McMillan. In the 1880s, a bridge crossing the Tuolumne River was built on that site. The current bridge was built in 1914 for vehicular traffic and simply called the La Grange Bridge. The bridge was retired from service in 1987 and converted to pedestrian use. Old La Grange Bridge spans 161.5 feet.

St Louis Catholic Church

Built in 1852 by the French citizens of La Grange, the St. Louis Catholic Church was the first church of any denomination built in the county. It was dedicated by the Catholic Church as a mission in 1854, which seemingly puts the cemetery on its grounds out of bounds for the casual visitor.

Old Schoolhouse

The Old Schoolhouse in La Grange was built circa 1875 and replaced the rough-lumbered one built in 1855. The Schoolhouse is an example of the vernacular Greek Revival style found in 19th century California. There is no indication as to when classes stopped being held at this schoolhouse.

Tuolumne Gold Dredge

A plaque denoting the location of the dredging operation to recover gold from the old river channels. The effort began in the 1930s using mchinery and river water diversions to recover gold. The operaion last until 1951. The historical landmark lies on La Grange Road two miles south of its intersection with CA 132 (Yosemite Blvd).

Guinea Fowl of La Grange

Imagine our surprise when we spotted fee range domesticated Guinea Fowl crossing the highway in La Grange. The parents made sure to herd the chicks savely across the street.

Rabbit of La Grange cemetery and school grounds

Rabbits were abundant when we were visiting the La Grange Cemetery and leaving the grounds of the schoolhouse.

La Grange Cemeteries

There are three cemeteries that can be found in La Grange. The oldest seem to be French Bar, which is located on CA 132 before one enters town. That gravesite is close to where the original settlement was located. The Catholic cemetery at St. Louis Mission seems to be off-limits as it is marked as private property. The city cemetery is located near the old Schoolhouse.