Lower Agua Fria (site)

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"Lower Agua Fria was the main camp, and was located about a quarter mile above Agua Fria Springs and Carson Creek. When Mariposa County formed on Feb 18, 1850, (Lower) Agua Fria was designated the county seat. It held that honor until Nov 10, 1851, when the seat was transferred to Mariposa. A post office was established on Oct 7, 1851. The town burned Jun 22, 1866, sparing only 1 building."

"Upper Agua Fria was also known as Poverty Flat, and was smaller than, and located about a mile northwest of the main camp. Hard rock mining began here about 1851."
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Coordinates:   37°29'4"N   120°1'14"W
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