Twain Harte is located in a beautiful area, near a lake and surrounded by trees-very inviting! Twain Harte originally developed as a summer community for a few hundred and since the end of World War II has grown to permanent homes for several thousand. Today Twain Harte is one of the fastest growing areas in Tuolumne County.
LOCATION
Twain Harte is located on Highway 108, in Tuolumne County in the Stanislaus National Forest. It is northwest of Yosemite National Park. It is east of Columbia. It is further east of Stockton.
TRANSPORTATION/AIRPORTS
Twain Harte can be reached via two small airports in the area-Columbia and Pine Mountain Lake Airports. The larger San Francisco International Airport is only about a 2-hour drive away. The Fresno Yosemite Airport is less than an hour and a half away. Many California highways and interstates get you to Twain Harte from any destination around the State. During the winter months be sure to carry chains and check with CalTrans for travel information in and around the Sierra Nevada foothills and nearby State Parks. Sonora Pass on east side of Yosemite Park is access to Twain Harte from Nevada and other states east.
BRIEF HISTORY
Twain Harte area was originally used by the Mi-Wuk Indians. Their lived near the natural landmark called �the Rock�, a sweeping expanse of granite, in a lakeside camp. As more and more white settlers moved into the foothills looking for gold, the Indians moved. After the gold rush, the lumbermen and cattlemen moved in. Apple and pear orchards also were started. In 1861, a road was authorized by the US Congress to go from Twain Harte over the Sonora Pass with a tollbooth at either end.
In 1923, Keturah C. Wood bought 240 acres which he subdivided in 1924 and named Twain Harte Lodge after two famous authors, Mark Twain and Bret Harte. This was believed to be the first private recreational subdivision in the Sierra Nevadas. The Twain Harte dam was started in 1927. The first school opened in 1928.
By 1934, Twain Harte was a thriving summer community. The subdivision clubhouse hosted all the community activities including meeting hall, social hall and church for all denominations. Today Twain Harte has at least 6 subdivisions and hosts a population of several thousand as year round residents.
ABOUT EDUCATION
Tuolumne County serves the 8,500 children in Tuolumne County. They cater to the diversified population of children within the 12 public school districts, which includes one unified school district, two high school districts, and a community college. Tuolumne County office of Superintendent provides guidance and leadership for a strong instructional program in the schools from kindergarten through high school. There are also 4 private schools with an enrollment of over 50. Twain Harte has two elementary schools-Twain Harte Elementary and Pinecrest Elementary.
;)
;)
