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Ancestral Occupants of Lake Tahoe Prior to the First discovery of the lake, the only occupants of the area were the local Native Americans, the Washoe (Wa-She-Shu) who traveled from the hot Carson Valley each summer to enjoy the weather, to

Early Inhabitants and Origins The Tallac Historic Site, nestled along the shores of Lake Tahoe, has a rich history that dates back thousands of years. The Washoe Tribe, known as the Wa She Shu, were among the earliest inhabitants, arriving

HISTORY OF TALLAC HISTORIC SITE Lake “Tahoe” is derived from the Washoe “da-ow-a-ga”. As the story goes, foreign ears misunderstood the phrase and came up with “Tahoe” instead. “Da-ow-a-ga” translates to “edge of the lake”. PREHISTORY–1844 Researchers theorize that the

Historic Boats of Lake Tahoe Studying the Historic Boats of Lake Tahoe reveals that the first vessels on the lake were undoubtedly dugouts crafted by the Washoe Indians. The introduction of steamships to Lake Tahoe occurred in 1864, with their

Tahoe and its People When John C. Fremont “discovered” Lake Tahoe in 1844, he was really a bit late to the party. Tahoe and its People had consisted of Native Americans, specifically ancestors of the Washoe Tribe, had him beat