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Old Auburn Historic District

Coordinates: 38°53′39″N 121°04′34″W / 38.894167°N 121.076111°W / 38.894167; -121.076111
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Old Auburn Historic District
Auburn California courthouse (1897)
Old Auburn Historic District is located in California
Old Auburn Historic District
LocationRoughly bounded by Maple, Commercial, Court, Washington, Spring, and Sacramento Streets,
Auburn, California, United States
Coordinates38°53′39″N 121°04′34″W / 38.894167°N 121.076111°W / 38.894167; -121.076111
Area22 acres (8.9 ha)
Built1855 (1855)
NRHP reference No.70000138[1]
CHISL No.N62[2]
Significant dates
Added to NRHPDecember 29, 1970
Designated CHISLDecember 29, 1970

The Old Auburn Historic District is a historic district in Auburn, California, United States. It is listed as one of the National Register of Historic Places since December 29, 1970.[3][4] It is also known as North Fork Dry Diggings, and Woods Dry Diggings.

History

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The Old Auburn Historic District was the center of commerce during the early California Gold Rush era, with its close proximity to the Gold Country Mother lode.[4] It was one of the earliest mining camps in the state.[4] On April 25, 1851, the city of Auburn was declared the County Seat of Placer County.[4] In the early 1900s, the city became the largest plum producer in the nation, and had a large agricultural industry.[4]

Notable buildings

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. November 2, 2013.
  2. ^ "Old Auburn Historic Districts". Office of Historic Preservation, California State Parks. Retrieved 2024-08-08.
  3. ^ "Old Auburn Historic District". NPGallery Digital Asset Management System.
  4. ^ a b c d e "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Old Auburn Historic District". National Park Service. Retrieved August 8, 2024. With accompanying pictures