It is mind boggling how many Ghost Towns in Placer County were once thriving thanks to the Gold Rush in the mid 1800’s. Unfortunately, not many of them made it to the next century. Founded in 1852, the township of Deadwood began its decline as early as 1855 and is […]
The Rich History of Dutch Flat
I just love living in Placer County. There is so much history in our beautiful county, especially during the 1800’s. Some of the little towns that existed during the Gold Rush are just a memory, while others are still thriving. One of my favorite little places, Dutch Flat, is near […]