Keyesville
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elrojo14
N 35° 37.578 W 118° 30.642
11S E 363199 N 3943551
Keyesville No. 98: From 1853 until 1870, Keysville was a center of both placer and quartz gold mining.
Waymark Code: WM5E4K
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 12/26/2008
Views: 16
KEYSVILLE
Historical Landmark
Description:
From 1853 until 1870, Keysville was a center of both placer and quartz gold mining. On the knoll just below the townsite may still be seen the outlines of an earthworks fort, built to meet a possible Indian attack in 1863.
Registration Date: 3/29/1933
Location:
City: Lake IsabelIa
County: Kern
Directions:
On Black Gulch Rd, 2.0 mi S of State Hwy 155 (P.M. 70.0), 3.3 mi W of Lake IsabelIa
Marker Number: 98.00
Marker Name: Keysville
County: Kern
Has Official CA Plaque: yes
Marker Dedication Date: 03/29/1933
Location:
On Black Gulch Rd, 2.0 mi S of State Hwy 155 (P.M. 70.0), 3.3 mi W of Lake IsabelIa
Website: [Web Link]
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Visit Instructions:
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