Lord Sholto Douglas Chapter Three Plaque

Gold Run

Located at Gold Run, CA
N 39° 10.471
W 120° 51.461

Founded in 1854 by O.W. Hollenbeck and originally called Mountain Springs. Famed for its hydraulic mines which from 1865 to 1878 shipped $6,125,000.00 in gold. Five large water ditches passed through the town serving the mining companies which had to cease operations in 1882 when state law was passed prohibiting hydraulic mining.

STATE REGISTERED LANDMARK NO. 405

Tablet placed by California Centennials Commission
Base furnished by Placer County Historical Society
Dedicated June 25, 1950

Lower plaque commemorates rebuild of monument by ECV Lord Sholto Douglas Chapter 3

Special thanks to Brother Hard Drive for providing photos and background information.