Wassama Round House
Site used by Native Americans as a ceremonial meeting place.
The structure was built in 1985 on the site where four
similar roundhouses were previously located. Tours are
offered and special events take place,
including the annual Gathering Day Celebration on the
third Saturday in October.
The Wassama Round house is located on Road 628 in the community of
Ahwahnee. CALIFORNIA STATE LANDMARK PLAQUE:
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Dating prior to the 1860's the Wassama Roundhouse was reconstructed
in 1985 on the location of the previous four houses. In 1903,
the third roundhouse was built using portions of the center pole
from the two earlier houses. The round house served as the
focal point of spiritual and ceremonial life for many Native
Californians. The Wassama roundhouse continues to serve this purpose.
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- State of California Historical Landmark #1001
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Wassama Round House State Historic Park
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Pictures of the Wassama Round House
Ahwahnee Hills Regional Park
400 acre park situated at an elevation of about 2,400 feet
above sea level. The park has about 5 miles of hiking trails,
2 miles of horseback riding trails, picnic areas, and restrooms.
The park also has an an interpretive center that is open when
volunteers docents are available.
Activities in the park include birding, dog walking, hiking, horseback riding,
nature walks, picnics,
and (when not prohibited by drought) fishing.
Ahwahnee Hills Regional Park is owned by Madera County but it is operated
and maintained by the Friends of Ahwahnee Hills Regional park
organization.
Located at 43469 Highway 49 in the community of Ahwahnee.
ABT Lure Company
42724 Road 628
Ahwahnee, California
Phone: 559-683-8202
(ABT = Advanced Bait Technologies)
River Creek Golf Course
9-hole course located at 41709 Road 600 in Ahwahnee.
Phone: 559-683-5600
Sweetwater Berry Farms
42961 Roadd 628
Ahwahnee, California
Phone: 559-658-8511
Rivers
- Miami Creek (passes through town)
- Fresno River (asses through town)
- Carter Creek (borders town)
Schools
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Wasuma Elementary School
Churches
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Grove Four Square Church
- Sierra Baptist Church
Sierra Meadows Country Club and Golf Course
Country club with an 18-hole golf course, a cafe, and
a recreational vehicle park.
Located at 46516 Opah Drive in Ahwahnee.
Phone: 559-642-1343
Ahwahnee Travel Guide
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