Campo Seco

Campo Seco (HM6U5)

Location: Campo Seco, CA 95226 Calaveras County
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Country: United States of America
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N 38° 13.623', W 120° 51.241'

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Settled in 1849 by Mexicans who worked placers in Oregon Gulch. Rich copper deposits discovered in 1859. The largest living cork oak tree in California was planted here in 1858. Ruins of Adams Express Building still standing.
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HM NumberHM6U5
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Marker Number257
Year Placed1950
Placed ByCalifornia Centennials Commission. Base Furnished by the Campo Seco Community Club (September 9, 1950)
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Wednesday, September 3rd, 2014 at 9:59pm PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)10S E 687839 N 4233184
Decimal Degrees38.22705000, -120.85401667
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 38° 13.623', W 120° 51.241'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds38° 13' 37.38" N, 120° 51' 14.46" W
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Area Code(s)209
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 3942-3956 Campo Seco Rd, Campo Seco CA 95226, US
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