Town was named after Frank H. Payne, May 15, 1866- July 26, 1949. He was the Justice of the Peace, was a PVT Co D 1 BN NEV INF in the Spanish–American War. Married Hazel ( Phillips) -Payne, a native Washo Indian- made residence and raised 4 children
Paynesville | |
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Coordinates: 38°48′33″N 119°46′46″W | |
Country | United States |
State | California |
County | Alpine County |
Elevation | 5,118 ft (1,560 m) |
Paynesville is an unincorporated community in Alpine County, California. It is located on the Carson River a quarter mile (0.4 km) northeast of Woodfords,[2] at an elevation of 5118 feet (1560 m).
Municipalities and communities of Alpine County, California, United States | ||
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County seat: Markleeville | ||
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Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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