Benton in Mono County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Montgomery City California

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 Resources • Settlements & 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. It 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.

Regionally, this marker is in California’s

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Sierra Nevada.

It is also in the American Mountain West.

Globally, it is in North America,

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 Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least one 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).

Also see . . . A Real Ghost Town - Montgomery City, California. (Submitted on November 12, 2007, by Karen Key of Sacramento, California.)

Photographed by Karen Key, September 30, 2007

2. Montgomery City California Marker

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 2,093 times since then and 50 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 12, 2007, by Karen Key of Sacramento, California.