#0196 Jamison City, Eureka Mills, Johnstown, and the Famous Eureka Mine
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#0196 Jamison City, Eureka Mills, Johnstown, and the Famous Eureka Mine
Site information:
This landmark commemorates a number of different sites in one.Jamison City:
Located next to the Plumas-Eureka State Park campground
39.742870, -120.701240
Johnstown:
Located a short distance past the park headquarters on Johnsville Road
39.760766, -120.695525
Eureka Mine and Mills:
Located at the park headquarters
39.756999, -120.700126
Plaque information:
Two state plaques:One located at the junction of Hwy 70 and 89 in Blairsden
39.784491, -120.619869
One located on Hwy 89/70 N of Mohawk Hwy Rd
39.788451, -120.634089
Plaque text:
Jamison City, Eureka Mine and Mill, JohnstownAlong the Pioneer Trail lies Jamison City and mine, large producer and famous for its 52-pound nugget. Eureka Mill and mine yielded $17 million to Cornish miners and others. Johnstown, now Johnsville, is a well-preserved '49er town.
Department of Public Works - Division of Highways
Registered 6/20/1935