May 1, 1877 – Silas Smith opened his first store Bodie TimelineMay 1, 1877 – Silas Smith opened his first store in Bodie near King & Main Streets. He moved the building from Aurora, and his store became Bodie’s first post office.Previous PostOctober 15, 1862 – First appearance of the spelling “Bodie”Next PostJuly 10, 1877 – Standard Mill begins production