Knights Ferry City Historical Markers |
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347 Historical Marker
Knights Ferry, Once called Dentville, this picturesque mining center and trading post was founded in 1849. An early ferry carried Argonauts on their way to the southern mines. The rare wooden covered bridge, reportedly designed by U. S. Grant, brother-in-law of the Dent brothers, and the old flour mill were built there in 1854. The town served as the county seat from 1862 to 1872. ,
CA,
USA
Latitude & Longitude:
-120° 40' 17.2452",
8° 0' 0"
Knights Ferry General Interest Knights Ferry City Historical MarkerOnce called Dentville, this picturesque mining center and trading post was founded in 1849. An early ferry carried Argonauts on their way to the south... [click for more]
The Willms RanchArriving in California October 12, 1849, John R. Willms and John H. Kappelmann engaged in the hotel and butcher businesses in Buena Vista, in what is ... [click for more]
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