The Dogtown Nugget

The Dogtown Nugget (HMJRW)

Location: Magalia, CA 95954 Butte County
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Country: United States of America
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N 39° 48.243', W 121° 34.719'

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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.
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HM NumberHMJRW
Series This marker is part of the More Than Words series, and the Native Sons/Daughters of the Golden West series.
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Marker Number771
Year Placed1955
Placed ByCentennial Parlor No. 295, Native Daughters of the Golden West
Marker ConditionNo reports yet
Date Added Tuesday, September 23rd, 2014 at 3:31pm PDT -07:00
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UTM (WGS84 Datum)10S E 621674 N 4406975
Decimal Degrees39.80405000, -121.57865000
Degrees and Decimal MinutesN 39° 48.243', W 121° 34.719'
Degrees, Minutes and Seconds39° 48' 14.58" N, 121° 34' 43.14" W
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Area Code(s)530
Closest Postal AddressAt or near 13629-13631 Skyway Rd, Magalia CA 95954, US
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