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Jamison City, Eureka Mine and Mill, Johnstown
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By Barry Swackhamer, May 30, 2012 | |
| | | 1. Jamison City, Eureka Mine and Mill, Johnstown Marker | | |
Inscription. Along the Pioneer Trail lies Jamison City and Mine. Large producer, famous for its 52-pound nugget; Eureka Mill and Mine yielding $17 millions to Cornish miners and others. Johnstown, now Johnsville, well preserved '49 town.
Erected 1935 by Department of Public Works — Division of Highways. (Marker Number CHL 196.)
Location. 39° 47.303′ N, 120° 38.059′ W. Marker is in Blairsden-Graeagle, California, in Plumas County. Marker is on Highway 70 and 89 (State Highway 70 / 89) ¼ mile north of Mohawk Highway Road, on the right when traveling east. Click for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 65899 Highway 70, Blairsden-Graeagle CA 96103, United States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, as the crow flies. Mohawk Hotel and Tavern (approx. 0.7 miles away); a different marker also named Jamison City (approx. 0.8 miles away); Johnsville Firehouse (approx. 3.8 miles away); Longboard Ski Races (approx. 3.8 miles away); Pioneer Ski Area of America (approx. 4 miles away); Winter in the Sierra (approx. 4.1 miles away); Thar’s Gold in Them Hills! (approx. 4.1 miles away); Emigrant Trail (approx. 4.1 miles away). Click for a list of all markers in Blairsden-Graeagle.
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By Barry Swackhamer, May 30, 2012 | |
| | | 2. Jamison City, Eureka Mine and Mill, Johnstown Marker | | |
Note: There is a similar Jamison City, Eureka Mine and Mill, Johnstown marker at the intersection of Highway 70 and Highway 89 in Blairden.
Also see . . . Jamison City History - Eureka-Plumas State Park Associatio.
The lure of gold brought many people to California after the initial discovery at Sutter's sawmill on the American River in 1848. Prospectors didn't find their way up to the area we now call Plumas-Eureka until 1851, when a couple of them - part of a larger group - discovered an exposed quartz ledge, rich with gold, high on the slopes of Eureka Peak. Thirty-six mines formed the Eureka Company and the rush was on. Seventy six claimants formed the Washington Company (better known as the Seventy-Six). (Submitted on June 19, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of San Jose, California.)
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By Barry Swackhamer, May 30, 2012 | |
| | | 3. Jamison Mine Complex | | The Jamison Mine Complex is located in Eureka-Plumas State Park. | | |
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By Barry Swackhamer, May 30, 2012 | |
| | | 4. Jamison Mine Complex | | |
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By Barry Swackhamer, May 30, 2012 | |
| | | 5. Mohawk Stamp Mill | | The Mohawk Stamp Mill is located at the mining display near the Eureka-Plumas State Park Museum. | | |
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By Barry Swackhamer, May 30, 2012 | |
| | | 6. Johnsville Hotel - 1908 | | The Johnsville Hotel is at Johnsville, an enclave inside of Eureka-Plumas State Park. | | |
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Credits. This page originally submitted on June 19, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of San Jose, California. This page has been viewed 69 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 19, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of San Jose, California. 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on June 25, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of San Jose, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
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