Carson Hill

Gold discovered in creek just below town by James H. Carson in 1848, whose name was given to creek, hill and town. In November, 1854, at Morgan Mine, was found the largest gold nugget in California, weighing 195 pounds troy, worth at that time $43,000.

[The James H. Carson marker is below that shown in the picture. Please see other nearby markers for more information]

Marker is on State Highway 49 3.7 miles south of State Highway 4, on the left when traveling south.