Altaville was first known as “Cherokee Flat” (because it is located close to Cherokee river). A Mr. D.D. Demarest built an iron foundry here in 1854, producing most of the stamp mills, and a large percentage of the mining equipment erected in Calaveras and Tuolumne Counties. Of particular interest to tourists is the old section of Altaville cemetery which contains many interesting monuments from gold rush days. Submitted by Bob Stelow to ghosttowns.com.
The Altaville School is a brick building erected in 1858, thus it is one of the oldest schools of California. Used as a school until 1950 it is now operated by the Calaveras County Historical Museum. For more about the museum and other museums in the area visit the destination guide. Greenhorn Creek Golf Course is nearby in Angels Camp, as well as a Vintage Movie Theater, Limestone Caves and plenty of places to go hiking and fishing.