Gold Run
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heringermr
N 39° 10.471 W 120° 51.461
10S E 685059 N 4338328
California Registered Historical Landmark #405
Waymark Code: WM1TKP
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 07/08/2007
Views: 53
Originally called Mountain Springs, Gold Run was founded in 1854 by O. W. Hollenbeck. It was famed for its hydraulic mines, which from 1865 to 1878 shipped $6,125,000 in gold. Five water ditches passed through the town to serve the mining companies, but they had to cease operations in 1882 when a court decision made hydraulic mining unprofitable.
Marker Number: 405.00
Marker Name: TOWN OF GOLD RUN
County: Placer
Has Official CA Plaque: yes
Marker Dedication Date: 06/25/1950
Location:
NW corner of I-80 and Magra Rd, plaque across the street from post office, Gold Run
Website: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
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