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California’s
picturesque foothills fed by crystal clear snow runoff from the Sierra,
home to the many diverse Native American cultures was forever changed
when James Marshall discovered Gold in California at Sutter's Mill in
1848 and set off the largest gold rush in history. Reminders of this
abundantly rich history can be found everywhere along Hwy 49 as it winds
and meanders through the Mother Lode mining towns of days gone by. Historichwy49.com
was designed to preserve and share the heritage and rugged beauty of
Hwy 49 and the Gold Country, one of California's most precious resources,
with everyone, everywhere. Hwy 49 is a region of quaint bed and breakfasts,
shops lining historic main streets, award winning wineries, fine restaurants,
antique and gift shops, art galleries, golf courses, unlimited recreation
and the chance to travel back in time... |