6/11/1999

6/11/1999

6/11/1999

Landmark information

  • Location:
    0.3 mi N of Pentz Rd on Old Skyway, Magalia
  • Plaque:
    Other Plaque
  • Site:
    Existing
  • Date First Visited:
    6/11/1999
  • Date Most Recently Visited:
    6/11/1999
  • GPS Coordinates:
    N 39 48.239, W 121 34.72

About this landmark

Plaque text:

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.