CA Historic Marker: Fourth Crossing
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N 38° 07.837 W 120° 38.071
10S E 707328 N 4222950
This early mining settlement, once called Foremans, was famous in the 1850s for its rich placer ores
Waymark Code: WMMDM
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 08/17/2006
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NO. 258 FOURTH CROSSING - Located on the Stockton-Murphys Road at a crossing of the Calaveras River, this early mining settlement, once called Foremans, was famous in the 1850s for its rich placer ores. Later, as an important stage and freighting depot, it served the southern mines until after the turn of the century.
Marker Number: 258.00
Marker Name: Fourth Crossing
County: Calaveras
Has Official CA Plaque: yes
Location:
Location: On State Hwy 49 (P.M. 14.0) at San Antonio Creek, 5 mi S of San Andreas
Marker Dedication Date: Not listed
Website: Not listed
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