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Montgomery City California

 
 
Montgomery City California Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Karen Key, September 30, 2007
1. Montgomery City California Marker
Inscription. In October of 1863, rich silver discoveries led to the formation of Montgomery Mining District and Montgomery City which, although short lived, supported a newspaper, The Pioneer. There were no continuous veins found and mining operations soon ceased. Cloudbursts have destroyed the site, located 2½ miles east of U.S. Highway 6 from Benton Station.

Plaque dedicated September 11, 1976
Bodie Chapter of E Clampus Vitus
Mono County Board of Supervisors

 
Erected 1976 by Bodie Chapter of E Clampus Vitus and Mono County Board of Supervisors.
 
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Natural ResourcesSettlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list. A significant historical date for this entry is September 11, 1763.
 
Location. 37° 49.044′ N, 118° 28.596′ W. Marker is in Benton, California, in Mono County. Marker is on Highway 6, on the right when traveling north. Near the intersection with Highway 120. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Benton CA 93512, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 1 other marker is within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Wells Fargo Agency and General Store (approx. 3.2 miles away).
 
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 A Real Ghost Town - Montgomery City, California. (Submitted on November 12, 2007, by Karen Key of Sacramento, California.)
 
Montgomery City California Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Karen Key, September 30, 2007
2. Montgomery City California Marker
Montgomery City California Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Karen Key, September 30, 2007
3. Montgomery City California Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 12, 2007, by Karen Key of Sacramento, California. This page has been viewed 1,671 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3. submitted on November 12, 2007, by Karen Key of Sacramento, California.

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