California Landmark 402: Town of Michigan Bluff in Placer County, California

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California Historical Landmarks in Placer County

California Landmark 402
Town of Michigan Bluff
Gorman Ranch and Auburn-Foresthill Roads
Michigan Bluff
Founded 1850

26 February 2008
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Michigan Bluff

Founded in 1850 and first known as Michigan City which was located on slope one half mile from here. In 1858 town became undermined and unsafe so was moved to this location and renamed Michigan Bluff. Leland Stanford, who gained wealth and fame in California, operated a store in Michigan City from 1853 to 1855.

State Registered Landmark No. 402

Tablet Placed by California Centennials Commission
Base Furnished by Placer County Historical Society
Dedicated August 20, 1950

Michigan Bluff lies at the very end of the trail. We see only one other vehicle, but it is very large and parked smack in front of the plaque. With careful maneuvering, we manage a distorted, but readable, snapshot. The neighborhood dog, unlike most backwoods mutts, is amiable.

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