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California Historical Landmarks in Butte County
California Historical Landmark 771
Dogtown Nugget Discovery Site
Old Skyway Between New Skyway and Indian Drive
South of Magalia
Discovered 1859
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24 April 2013
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The Dogtown Nugget
This marker symbolizes the discovery of the first large gold nugget in California. It was found across this canyon in Willard Gulch April 12, 1859. Weight 54 pounds.
Placed by
Centennial Parlor 295
N.D.G.W. June 12, 1955