DOGTOWN NUGGET DISCOVERY SITE, NO. 771
N 39° 48.243 W 121° 34.719
10S E 621674 N 4406975
The Dogtown nugget was discovered April 12, 1859 at the Willard Claim, a hydraulic mine in the Feather River Canyon northeast of Magalia.
Waymark Code: WM451G
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 07/07/2008
Views: 51
This marker symbolizes the discovery of the first large gold nugget in California. It was found across this canyon in Willard Gulch, April 12, 1859. Weight 54 pounds.
This is not the standard CA Landmark plaque. It is a privately placed plaque.
Marker Number: 771.00
Marker Name: Dogtown Nugget Discovery Site
County: Butte
Marker Dedication Date: 05/12/1955
Location:
0.3 mi N of Pentz-Magalia Rd on (Old)Skyway, Magalia.
Website: [Web Link]
Has Official CA Plaque: Not Listed
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