Dog Town
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Free2bme29
N 38° 10.220 W 119° 11.633
11S E 307818 N 4226988
California Historical Landmark #792 is located on Highway 395.
Waymark Code: WM7HJN
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 10/27/2009
Views: 18
The text of the marker reads
1857
SITE OF THE FIRST MAJOR GOLD RUSH TO THE EASTERN SLOPE OF CALIFORNIA'S SIERRA NEVADA, DOG TOWN DERIVED ITS NAME FROM A POPULAR MINERS' TERM FOR CAMPS WITH HUTS OR HOVELS. RUINS LYING CLOSE TO THE CLIFF BORDERING DOG TOWN CREEK ARE ALL THAT REMAIN OF THE MAKESHIFT DWELLINGS WHICH FORMED PART OF THE 'DIGGINS' HERE.
The marker is on the southbound side of the highway with enough room to safely park off the road.
Marker Number: 792.00
Marker Name: Dog Town
County: Mono
Has Official CA Plaque: yes
Marker Dedication Date: 09/11/1964
Location:
On State Hwy 395 (P.M. 69.5), 7 mi S of Bridgeport
Website: [Web Link]
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Visit Instructions:
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