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Near Angels Camp in Calaveras County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
 

Carson Hill

 
 
Carson Hill Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Richard Wisehart, March 21, 2008
1. Carson Hill Marker
Inscription. Gold discovered in creek just below town by James H. Carson in 1848, whose name was given to creek, hill and town. In November, 1854, at Morgan Mine, was found the largest gold nugget in California, weighing 195 pounds troy, worth at that time $43,000.
 
Erected 1949 by California Centennial Commission with base furnished by Angels Camp Lions Club. Dedicated May 22nd. (Marker Number 274.)
 
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & CommerceSettlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks series list. A significant historical month for this entry is November 1854.
 
Location. 38° 1.659′ N, 120° 30.4′ W. Marker is near Angels Camp, California, in Calaveras County. Marker is on State Highway 49, 3.7 miles south of State Highway 4, on the left when traveling south. Marker is 3.7 miles south of Angels Camp at entrance to Carson Hill Mine. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Angels Camp CA 95222, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Archie Stevenot (here, next to this marker); James H. Carson (here, next to this marker); Robinson's Ferry (approx. 1.3 miles away); Archie D. Stevenot (approx. 1.3 miles away); The Story Under the Lake
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(approx. 1.9 miles away); Mark Twain Cabin (approx. 2˝ miles away); a different marker also named Mark Twain Cabin (approx. 2˝ miles away); Parrott’s Ferry (approx. 2.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Angels Camp.
 
Carson Hill Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Richard Wisehart, March 21, 2008
2. Carson Hill Marker
This marker and the James H. Carson marker below it are mounted on the masonry monument on the left. The Archie Stevenot marker is mounted on the ore cart to the right.
Carson Hill Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Richard Wisehart, March 21, 2008
3. Carson Hill Marker
Highway 49. View is easterly. Angels Camp is to the left (north).
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on April 14, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 2, 2008, by Richard Wisehart of Sonora, California. This page has been viewed 2,596 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3. submitted on April 2, 2008, by Richard Wisehart of Sonora, California. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.

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