Site information:

SW corner of Jenkins St and Hocking Ave, Grass Valley

Nothing historical remains at this site, as far as I know.

39.212589,-121.071806

Plaque information:

Private plaque

Plaque text:

The tablet commemorates the discovery of gold-bearing quartz in California. The discovery was made on

Gold Hill

by George Knight October 1850.

The occurrence of gold-bearing quartz was undoubtedly noted here and elsewhere about the same time or previously, but the above discovery created the great excitement that started the development of quartz mining into a great industry.

The Gold Hill Mine from 1850 to 1857 is credited with a total production of $4,000,000.00

This monument dedicated by Quartz Parlor No. 58 N.S.G.W. Manzanita Parlor No. 29 N.D.G.W October 20, 1929

Registered 2/23/1939