Blairsden in Plumas County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Jamison City, Eureka Mine and Mill, Johnstown
← 6 Miles
Photographed by Karen Key, August 8, 2009
1. Jamison City Marker
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 196.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Natural Resources • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks series list.
Location. 39° 47.069′ N, 120° 37.185′ W. Marker is in Blairsden, California, in Plumas County. It is at the intersection of California Route 70 and Route 89, on the right when traveling west on California Route 70. Located on the north-east corner. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Blairsden Graeagle CA 96103, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in California’s Shasta Cascade and in the Sierra Nevada. It is also in the American Mountain West. Globally, it is in North America, in the Cascade Range, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: A different marker also named Jamison City, Eureka Mine and Mill, Johnstown (approx. 0.8 miles away); Olympic Flagpole (approx. 1.2 miles away); Johnsville Firehouse (approx. 4.4 miles away); Longboard Ski Races
this page online
Another marker is no longer nearby. Mohawk Hotel and Tavern (was approx. 0.9 miles away but has been confirmed missing).
Also see . . .
1. Eureka Tunnel - Plumas Eureka Mine. Show Caves of the World website entry (Submitted on August 24, 2009, by Karen Key of Sacramento, California.)
2. Eureka. California Gold Explorers website entry:
Contains nice photos of the site (Submitted on August 24, 2009, by Karen Key of Sacramento, California.)
Photographed by Karen Key, August 8, 2009
2. Jamison City Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on April 9, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 24, 2009. This page has been viewed 1,804 times since then and 20 times this year. Last updated on August 7, 2020, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 24, 2009, by Karen Key of Sacramento, California. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
