Thursday, February 17, 2011

California Historical Landmark #35

Fiddletown
California State Historical Landmark #35

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This landmark is located on the south side of street from Dr. Yee's Chinese Herb Shop, Fiddletown, California in Amador County. There are 24 other California State Historical Landmarks in Amador County. The GPS coordinates for the plaque are N 38° 30.273 W 120° 45.620.

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California Historical Landmark #35

Settled by Missourians in 1849, Fiddletown was a trading center for American, Loafer, and French Flats, Lone Hill, and other rich mining camps. Called Fiddletown because residents "were always fiddling," the settlement became Oleta in 1878 but the original name was later restored. Bret Harte added to the community's fame in An Episode of Fiddletown.

California Historical Landmark #35

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