Guidebook

NO. 405 TOWN OF GOLD RUN - Originally called Mountain Springs, Gold Run was founded in 1854 by O. W. Hollenbeck. It was famed for its hydraulic mines, which from 1865 to 1878 shipped $6,125,000 in gold. Five water ditches passed through the town to serve the mining companies, but they had to cease operations in 1882 when a court decision made hydraulic mining unprofitable.

Location

Take exit 143 off the I-80. Head SE on Magra Street. Magna St. will turn to the right. The state plaque is on the SW corner where Magra St. bends.
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CHL #405 Gold Run Street Sign

CHL #405 Gold Run Street Sign

CHL #405 Gold Run State Plaque