Clayton - Clayton, CA
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saopaulo1
N 37° 56.468 W 121° 56.148
10S E 593509 N 4199818
A plaque about Clayton, CA.
Waymark Code: WMGRF8
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 04/04/2013
Views: 5
Miwok Indians inhabited this valley at the base of Mt. Diablo when Spanish explorers came in the 1770’s. Scouts, trappers, prospectors and settlers followed.
In 1857 Clayton was founded by Joel Clayton, a miner, farmer, and wagonmaster from England. Coal, copper and quicksilver mines developed nearby, creating a bustling downtown with stage service and a post office established in 1861. When mining declined, farming and ranching prospered, with orchards, vineyards, horses and cattle.
Eventually residential development blended with this historical setting. To preserve its unique identity and rural charm, Clayton incorporated in 1964.
Group that erected the marker: Clayton Business & Professional Association (CBPA
Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
Main Street and Diablo Street
Clayton, CA USA
URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: Not listed
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