Founded in 1850 and first known as Michigan City which was located on slope one half mile from here. In 1858 town became undermined and unsafe so was moved to this location and renamed Michigan Bluff. Leland Stanford, who gained wealth and fame in California, operated a store in Michigan City from 1853 to 1855.

State Registered Landmark No. 402

Tablet placed by California Centennials Commission. Base furnished by Placer County Historical Society

Dedicated August 20, 1950

Marker is at the intersection of Michigan Bluff Road (Route 402) and Church Street, on the right when traveling east on Michigan Bluff Road.

Courtesy hmdb.org

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