Prairie City
Site of Prairie City, mining town and center of trade in California Gold Rush days. In July, 1853, Prairie City reached the height of its prosperity, and included fifteen stores and ten boarding houses and hotels. Two stage lines operated daily. A $50,000 quartz mill operated here in the 50’s.
Marker is on Prairie City Road 0.1 miles north of U.S. 50, on the right when traveling north.
Courtesy hmdb.org
