TOWN OF GOLD RUN
Historical Landmark |
| Description: 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. |
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Registration Date: 4/14/1948 Location: City: Gold Run County: Placer Directions: NW corner of I-80 and Magra Rd, plaque across the street from post office, Gold Run |
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