Lead-silver and gold ores were first discovered here in 1874, and the little camp of Lodi was formed. The town had at least 100 residents by 1878. By 1880, the boom was over, and the mine had produced over $400,000. Things were quiet until the mine came to life again in 1905, and Marble camp was formed at the mine. A new 100-ton smelter was finished in June 1909.
