Site Of Carbondale - Santiago Canyon, CA
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bluesnote
N 33° 44.676 W 117° 39.364
11S E 439232 N 3734031
There is a geocache here! Parking is real close.
Waymark Code: WMAW3B
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 03/01/2011
Views: 13
"In 1881, after the Southern Pacific took over the Santa Clara Coal Mine northeast of here, a bustling mining camp complete with hotel, saloons, shacks, store and post office sprang up on these flats. Three years later the min played out and Carbondale disappeared without a trace."
Group that erected the marker: Orange County Historical Commission
URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: [Web Link]
Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
5307 El Toro Rd
Silverado Canyon, CA United States
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