Dave Lewis writes:

'Bit of History' is brought to you by Jeff Edwards. All photos are from the collection of Jeff Edwards courtesy of the Edwards Gallery, 248 N. Main St., Porterville.

Travelers to the mountains generally stopped by Springville on the way. It was the survey of the east-side railroad in 1886 that spurred action in the hills. The Frazier Mill was built in Mountain Home and also the cattle industry got a boost. The Daunt family had a little store and bar in the Springville area and the chimney of the building can be found on the Museum grounds in Springville.

The four men shown above are the Daunt Brothers, who worked in the area and also in the store and bar. The town was originally named Daunt, but many people called it Springville after the soda In 1911, a town near Ventura was also called Springville. That town gave up its claim to the name, and Daunt officially became Springville.

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