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California Historical Landmarks in Calaveras County
 
 
California Landmark 295
Paloma
Paloma Road and Edster Street
Southwest of Mokelumne Hill
Paloma in Calaveras County, California
 
Paloma in Calaveras County, California
11 October 2006
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Paloma (Fosteria)

State Registered Landmark No. 295

Gwin Mine, Paloma, Lower Rich Gulch, was mined for placer in 1849. Quartz was discovered by J. Alexander in 1851. Property acquired by William M. Gwin, California's first U.S. Senator, in 1851. The Gwin Mine closed in 1908. Yielded millions.

Marker placed by California Centennials Commission.
Base furnished by Paloma Community Club
Dedicated September 5, 1949

 
 
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