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Marguerite Mine “Quartz Rock”

 
 
Marguerite Mine “Quartz Rock” Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By James King, March 14, 2015
1. Marguerite Mine “Quartz Rock” Marker
Inscription.
The quartz rock on site here at the Auburn depot came from “The Marquerite (sic) Mine” of Auburn
Donated by
Don Robinson
Don Robinson Sand & Gravel

 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Natural Resources.
 
Location. 38° 54.128′ N, 121° 3.95′ W. Marker is in Auburn, California, in Placer County. Marker can be reached from Lincoln Way. This marker is in the Transcontinental Railroad Plaza near the front of The Chinese Coolie statue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 601 Lincoln Way, Auburn CA 95603, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Chinese Coolie (here, next to this marker); Southern Pacific Caboose (here, next to this marker); First Transcontinental Railroad (within shouting distance of this marker); Auburn Depot (within shouting distance of this marker); East Auburn Bell Tower (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Auburn Depot (within shouting distance of this marker); Auburn Iron Works (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Ford & Co. Building (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Auburn.
 
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Marguerite Mine “Quartz Rock” image. Click for full size.
Photographed By James King, March 14, 2015
2. Marguerite Mine “Quartz Rock”
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on October 9, 2020. It was originally submitted on March 17, 2015, by James King of San Miguel, California. This page has been viewed 676 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on March 17, 2015, by James King of San Miguel, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.

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