Douglas Flat, California
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town, historic landmark, urban settlement or rural community
Douglas Flat (aka Douglasflat, aka Douglass Flat) was a roaring mining camp of the early 1850s.
The town's name honors Tom Douglas, an 1850s merchant
In 1857 the Harper and Lone Star Claims produced $130,000 worth of gold. The so-called Central Hill Channel, an ancient river deposit from which vast quantities of gold have been taken, is located here.
The town today is registered as California Historical Landmark #272.
The first post office opened in 1879, and was closed for a time in 1891 before reopening.
The town's name honors Tom Douglas, an 1850s merchant
In 1857 the Harper and Lone Star Claims produced $130,000 worth of gold. The so-called Central Hill Channel, an ancient river deposit from which vast quantities of gold have been taken, is located here.
The town today is registered as California Historical Landmark #272.
The first post office opened in 1879, and was closed for a time in 1891 before reopening.
Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Douglas_Flat,_California
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Coordinates: 38°6'52"N 120°27'22"W
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