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Chili Gulch
On State Hwy 49 (P.M. 26.4), 1.4 mi S of Mokelumne Hill, Mokelumne Hill,
CA ,
USA
Latitude & Longitude:
38° 16' 34.3668",
-120° 42' 37.026"
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California State
Historical Marker
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This five-mile gulch was the richest placer mining section in Calaveras County. It received its name from Chileans who worked it in 1848 and 1849, and was the scene of the so-called Chilean War. The largest known quartz crystals were recovered from a mine on the south side of the gulch.
Last updated: 2/15/2016 21:05:00 |
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Chili Gulch Historical Marker Location Map, Mokelumne Hill, California Map
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