CA Historic Marker: Carson Hill
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N 38° 01.659 W 120° 30.400
10S E 718842 N 4211817
Plaque commemorating that gold was discovered in the creek just below the plaque site in 1848 by James H. Carson
Waymark Code: WMMDH
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 08/17/2006
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NO. 274 CARSON HILL - Gold was discovered in the creek just below here in 1848 by James H. Carson, whose name was given to the creek, hill, and town. In November 1854 the largest gold nugget in California, weighing 195 pounds troy, was found. It was worth $43,000 at that time.
Marker Number: 274.00
Marker Name: Carson Hill
County: Calaveras
Has Official CA Plaque: yes
Marker Dedication Date: 05/23/1949
Location:
Location: On State Hwy 4 (P.M. 3.3), 3.7 mi S of Angels Camp on Hwy 49
Website: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
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