#0771 Dogtown Nugget Discovery Site

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#0771 Dogtown Nugget Discovery Site

Site information:

Skyway Rd, 0.3 mi N of intersection with Pentz Rd, Magalia

The Feather River canyon is in the distance from this viewpoint.  Where Willard Gulch is/was specifically, I don't know.

39.804076, -121.578566

Plaque information:

Private plaque

Plaque text:

The Dogtown Nugget

This marker symbolizes the discovery of the first large gold nugget in California. It was found across this canyon in Willard Gulch April 12, 1859. Weight 54 pounds.

Placed by Centennial Parlor No. 295, N.D.G.W. June 12, 1955

Registered 1/31/1962

Collection

Butte County

Geolocation