Site information:

Intersection of Paloma Rd and Edster St, Paloma

38.258991,-120.762175

Plaque information:

State plaque

Plaque text:

Paloma (Fosteria)

Gwin Mine, Paloma, and Lower Rich Gulch was mined for placer in 1849. Quartz was discovered by J. Alexander in 1851. Property acquired by William M. Gwin, California's first U.S. Senator, in 1851. The Gwin Mine, closed in 1908, yielded millions.

Marker placed by California Centennials Commission. Base furnished by Paloma Community Club. Dedicated September 5, 1949

Registered 9/19/1938