Drytown
N 38° 26.529 W 120° 51.460
10S E 686966 N 4257048
California Gold Rush Town
Waymark Code: WM1HM0
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 05/12/2007
Views: 42
Founded in 1848, this is the oldest town and first in which gold was discovered in Amador County. Its venerable town hall and other picturesque structures remain. The town was not 'dry,' as the name implies-it once contained 26 saloons.
Marker Number: 31.00
Marker Name: DRYTOWN
County: Amador
Has Official CA Plaque: yes
Marker Dedication Date: 10/10/2006
Location:
On State Hwy 49 (P.M. 13. 7), 0.2 mi N of Drytown
Website: [Web Link]
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