#0402 Town of Michigan Bluff

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#0402 Town of Michigan Bluff

Site information:

Intersection of Gorman Ranch and Michigan Bluff Rds, Michigan Bluff

Nothing remains of this site, as far as I know.

39.041839,-120.736850

Plaque information:

State plaque

Plaque text:

Michigan Bluff

Founded in 1850 and first known as Michigan City which was located on slope one half mile from here. In 1858 town became undermined and unsafe so was moved to this location and renamed Michigan Bluff. Leland Stanford, who gained wealth and fame in California, operated a store in Michigan City from 1853 to 1855.

Tablet placed by California Centennials Commission. Base furnished by Placer County Historical Society. Dedicated August 20, 1950

Registered 4/14/1948

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