Amador City California
Amador City wasn't incorporated into a city until 1915. Historically located in a rich gold bearing area in the Motherlode of California. In 1848-1849 an unknown creek was prospected by a wealthy rancher named Jose Maria Amador. There were no known settlements until 1851. The California Gold Rush changed the landscape of California. Amador's most famous and productive mine, the Keystone produced about $24 million in gold during 1853-1942.
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Amador City, California
Settled: 1851
Current Population: 196
Peak Population: na
Elevation: 954 Feet
Primary mineral: Gold
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