Archie Stevenot was born September 25, 1882, on the old Stevenot Homestead one-half mile west, the son of Emile K. and Sarah E. Stevenot and the grandson of Gabriel K. Stevenot, a Calaveras County pioneer who pitched tent there in April 1850. A student, salesman, miner, rancher, post master, school board member, and general superintendent of the nearby Carson Hill Mine, he spent a productive lifetime in this region. He established the Mother Lode Highway Association in 1919 and served as its president or director until 1950, when it joined the Golden Chain Council. He was also one of the organizers of the California State Chamber of Commerce and of the Mother Lode baseball league. A native son and one of the state's favorites, he was identified with nearly every activity for the benefit of California and the Mother Lode.