CA Historic Marker: Columbia
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member 50sumtin
N 38° 02.027 W 120° 24.132
10S E 727994 N 4212749
Columbia, the 'Gem of the Southern Mines,' became a town of 4,000 to 5,000 in the 1850s, following the discovery of gold
Waymark Code: WMM2V
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 08/14/2006
Published By:Groundspeak Charter Member Uncle Alaska
Views: 47

NO. 123 COLUMBIA - Columbia, the 'Gem of the Southern Mines,' became a town of 4,000 to 5,000 in the 1850s, following the discovery of gold here by the Hildreth party March 27, 1850. Gold shipments, estimated at $87,000,000, declined rapidly after 1858, but Columbia never became a ghost town. Columbia State Historic Park was created in 1945 to preserve its historic buildings and sites.
Location: Columbia State Historic Park, NW corner of Washington and Broadway Sts, Columbia
Marker Number: 123.00

Marker Name: Columbia

County: Tuolumne

Has Official CA Plaque: yes

Location:
Location: Columbia State Historic Park, NW corner of Washington and Broadway Sts, Columbia


Marker Dedication Date: Not listed

Website: Not listed

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