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CHL No. 771 Dogtown Nugget Discovery Site - Butte

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NO. 771 DOGTOWN NUGGET DISCOVERY SITE - The Dogtown nugget was discovered April 12, 1859 at the Willard Claim, a hydraulic mine in the Feather River Canyon northeast of the town.

Location

0.3 mi N of Pentz-Magalia Rd on Skyway, Magalia (Old Skyway Between New Skyway and Indian Drive)
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NO. 771 DOGTOWN NUGGET DISCOVERY SITE - Marker