CARSON HILL
Historical Landmark |
| Description: 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. |
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Registration Date: 10/6/1937 Location: City: Angels Camp County: Calaveras Directions: On State Hwy 4 (P.M. 3.3), 3.7 mi S of Angels Camp on Hwy 49 |
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