Lincoln Mine

Founded in 1851 as Amador #2. Renamed the Union Mine and finally the Lincoln Mine by new owner Leland Stanford. Worked until 1924, producing $2 million. Consolidated with Wildman- Mahoney Mines. Foundations and dump remain.

Marker is on Old Sutter Creek-Amador City Highway north of Hanford Street (Old Highway 49).

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