History of Placer County, California


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Topics include the organization of the county, its political, financial, and mining history; mining laws, agriculture, public schools, railroads and wagon roads, journalism, social institutions, crime, military, towns and localities, and obituaries for famous pioneers.













Dry Diggings on the North Fork


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Noted Placer County California historian Leonard Davis provides a unique history of the the early mining days in Auburn, California. This reprint of Davis' original 1975 book, long out of print, includes extra photos and images from the era. Edited by Donna Howell and Michael Lynch. Reprinted with permission by the Placer County Historical Foundation.




Early Auburn


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Located at the junction of gold-rich ravines, Auburn was the site of the first gold discovery in Placer County. Though the superficial gold was quickly panned out, by 1850, the town had become an important trading center. Auburn became a center for goods, services, entertainment, and a place for miners to "winter-over." More importantly, it became a transportation hub. As the county seat, Auburn's hotels, saloons, and merchants experienced a steady stream of customers as county residents came to town to deal with legal matters. Though plagued by numerous destructive fires, the citizens of Auburn rebuilt, and the town continued to thrive. This book will introduce the reader to some of the individuals who were instrumental in shaping Auburn as it grew into the town it is today.










Placer County, California


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