Dutch Flat - Dutch Flat, CA
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saopaulo1
N 39° 12.403 W 120° 50.302
10S E 686642 N 4341943
A plaque in Dutch Flat, CA.
Waymark Code: WMBDMP
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 05/09/2011
Views: 8
"Founded in the Spring of 1861 by Joseph and Charles Dornbach. From 1854 to 1882 it was noted for its rich hydraulic mines. In 1860 had the largest voting population in Placer County. Chinese inhabitants numbered about 2,000. Here Theodore Judah and Dr. D.W. Strong made the original subscriptions to build the First Transcontinental Railroad."
Marker Number: 397.00
Marker Name: Dutch Flat
County: Placer
Has Official CA Plaque: yes
Marker Dedication Date: 07/23/1950
Location: Not listed
Website: Not listed
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