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Big Bar
Posted by:
heringermr
N 38° 18.770 W 120° 43.229
10S E 699294 N 4242983
California Historical Landmark #41
Waymark Code: WM58TA
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 11/29/2008
Views: 14
The Mokelumne River was mined at this point in 1848. Established in 1849, the Whale Boat Ferry operated until the first bridge was built, about 1852.
Marker Number: 41.00
![](/images/spacer.gif) Marker Name: BIG BAR
![](/images/spacer.gif) County: Amador
![](/images/spacer.gif) Location: On State Hwy 49 (P.M. 0.0) at county line, 4.0 mi S of Jackson
![](/images/spacer.gif) Has Official CA Plaque: Not Listed
![](/images/spacer.gif) Marker Dedication Date: Not listed
![](/images/spacer.gif) Website: Not listed
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