Georgetown, California
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CDP - Census Designated Place, historic landmark
Arriving with a party of prospectors from Oregon, a young man named Hudson is credited with discovering the rich diggings in Georgetown in the summer of 1849. It is said that Hudson dug out more than $20,000 in gold within a six-week period.
Soon after, a company of sailors lead by George Phipps began working the stream at a spot below the present townsite where they uncovered rich placers and took out a fortune in gold.
www.co.el-dorado.ca.us/stories/georgetown.html
Soon after, a company of sailors lead by George Phipps began working the stream at a spot below the present townsite where they uncovered rich placers and took out a fortune in gold.
www.co.el-dorado.ca.us/stories/georgetown.html
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Georgetown,_California
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Coordinates: 38°54'27"N 120°49'54"W
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