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French Gulch
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By Syd Whittle, May 8, 2008 | |
| | | 1. French Gulch Marker | | |
Inscription. Founded nearby by French miners in 1849, the town of Morrowville, relocated here, was the center of one of the state's riches gold producing areas. Total production was over $20,000,000. One of California's first stamp mills operated at the nearby Franklin Mine. From 1856 to 1858 French Gulch was the trailhead on the western branch of the California-Oregon Trail. St. Rose Catholic Church was founded in 1856. As a supply and stopping place the town rivaled Shasta.
First Registered January 11, 1935.
Erected 1993 by State Department of Parks and Recreation in cooperation with The Gertrude Moss Historical Fund, Shasta Historical Society and Trinitarianus Chapter #62, E. Clampus Vitus. (Marker Number 166.)
Marker series. This marker is included in the E Clampus Vitus marker series.
Location. 40° 41.969′ N, 122° 38.324′ W. Marker is in French Gulch, California, in Shasta County. Click for map. Marker is in this post office area: French Gulch CA 96033, United States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 11 miles of this marker, as the crow flies. French Gulch Lodge (about 400 feet away, in a direct line); Camden House (approx. 2.4 miles away); Toll Bridge (approx. 2.5 miles away); Tower House Historic District (approx. 2.5 miles away); Kennedy Memorial (approx. 8.7 miles away); Whiskeytown Lake (approx. 8.7 miles away); Pioneer Baby's Grave (approx. 9.9 miles away); Shasta County Court House (approx. 10.4 miles away). | | | | 
By Syd Whittle, May 8, 2008 | |
| | | 2. French Gulch Marker | | |
Additional keywords. Gold Rush |
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By Syd Whittle, May 8, 2008 | |
| | | 3. French Gulch Mural | French Gulch - Whiskeytown School
Students, Staff and Friends, 1996 | | |
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By Syd Whittle, May 8, 2008 | |
| | | 4. French Gulch Main Street | | |
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By Syd Whittle, May 8, 2008 | |
| | | 5. French Gulch Directional Sign Located on Highway 299 | | |
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| Credits. This page originally submitted on August 12, 2008, by Syd Whittle of El Dorado Hills, California. This page has been viewed 634 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. Submitted on August 12, 2008, by Syd Whittle of El Dorado Hills, California. 5. Submitted on April 12, 2009, by Syd Whittle of El Dorado Hills, California. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page. | | Add Photo — Add Link — Add Commentary — Correct this page — Print |
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