Rail Road Flat - Railroad Flat, CA
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saopaulo1
N 38° 20.595 W 120° 30.730
10S E 717419 N 4246829
A CHL plaque in Railroad Flat, CA.
Waymark Code: WMRRW5
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 07/31/2016
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This historic mining town, elevation 2,600 feet, was founded in 1849 and named after primitive muledrawn ore cars used here. The center of rich placer and quartz mining, its largest producer was the Petticoat Mine. As a result of black fever, the town's population was decimated in 1880. The post office established in 1857, the Edwin Taylor store built in 1867, and the site of an Indian council house are among present-day attractions.
Marker Number: 286.00
Marker Name: Rail Road Flat
County: Calaveras
Has Official CA Plaque: yes
Marker Dedication Date: 01/08/1938
Location:
NE of intersection of Rail Road (County Road 13) and Summit Level Rds, 0.5 mi W of post office, Rail Road Flat
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