Gold discovered here in 1850 in which year the first "Forest House" built. In 1852 the Jenny Lind Mine found which produced over million dollars in gold while the mines in this immediate vicinity produced over ten million dollars up to 1868. Town an important trading post and famed for its beautiful forests.

State Registered Landmark No. 399

Tablet placed by California Centennials Commission

Base furnished by Placer County Historical Society

Dedicated August 20, 1950

Marker is on Foresthill Divide Road, on the right when traveling east.

Courtesy hmdb.org

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