PALOMA - Valley Springs, CA
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saopaulo1
N 38° 15.538 W 120° 45.730
10S E 695794 N 4236917
A plaque for the community of Paloma, which is part of Valley Springs.
Waymark Code: WMAFN8
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 01/09/2011
Views: 5
Gwin Mine, Paloma, and Lower Rich Gulch were mined for placer gold in 1849, and quartz was discovered by J. Alexander in 1851. Property here was acquired by Wm. M. Gwin, California's first U.S. Senator, in 1851. After yielding millions of dollars in gold, the Gwin Mine closed in 1908.
Marker Number: 295.00
Marker Name: PALOMA
County: Calaveras
Has Official CA Plaque: yes
Marker Dedication Date: 09/05/1949
Location:
Intersection of Paloma Rd and Edster St, 5 mi SW of Mokelumne Hill
Website: Not listed
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