Copperopolis

California State Historic Landmark 296

Plaque exists. Site exists. Landmark location.

Plaque Photo:


06/20/98
#296 Copperopolis
Copper discovered here by W. K. Reed and Thomas McCarty in 1860. Mines utilized during the Civil War and the first and second World Wars. During Civil War period was principal copper producing section of United States.

Site Photo:




06/20/98

Location:

Department of Forestry station, 375 Main St, Copperopolis.

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