Wildman Mine - Sutter Creek, CA
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saopaulo1
N 38° 23.759 W 120° 48.143
10S E 691913 N 4252037
A plaque about the Wildman Mine.
Waymark Code: WM96R4
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 07/06/2010
Views: 1
"Founded by William T. Wildman in 1851. Merged with Mahoney Mine and reached a depth of 1500 feet. Combined mines operated a 70 stamp mill and produced a total of $5 million in old by 1924. Powder house used to store explosives. Became part of Lincoln Consolidated. Co."
Group that erected the marker: Amador County
Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
Gopher Flat Road
Sutter Creek, CA USA
URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: Not listed
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