Gold discovered near here by Claude Chana May 16, 1848. Area first known as "North Fork" or "Wood's Dry Diggings". Settlement given name of Auburn in Fall of 1849. Soon became important mining town, trading post and stage terminal. County seat of Sutter County 1850 and Placer County 1851. Destroyed by fire 1855, 1859 and 1963.

State Registered Landmark No. 404

Tablet placed by California Centennials Commission

Base furnished by Placer County Historical Society

Dedicated September 23, 1950

Marker is at the intersection of Lincoln Way and Park Street, on the right when traveling east on Lincoln Way.

Courtesy hmdb.org

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