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| Landmark #463 | Placer County | Visited: April 4, 2015 | Plaque? YES! 🙂 |
| What is it? | A plaque marking the old mining town of Ophir! |
| What makes it historical? | THE GUIDE SAYS: Founded in 1849 as “The Spanish Corral,” Ophir received its Biblical name in 1850 because of its rich placers. The most populous town in Placer County in 1852, polling 500 votes, Ophir was almost totally destroyed by fire in July 1853 but later became the center of quartz mining in the county.
OTHER TIDBITS: In the Bible, Ophir was the wealthy, gold-producing country from which King Solomon received shipments of gold, ivory, and other fineries! Some folks think that might have been India, while others believe it was in Africa. Either way, when you’re able to walk around and pluck gold off the ground, that’s a pretty fitting name for a place! |
| How can I Help the Helpers? | HERE’S HOW:
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| Where is this place? | LISTED DIRECTIONS: SW corner of Lozanos and Bald Hill Rds 3 mi W of Auburn, CA 95658 ANNOTATIONS: From Los Angeles: ~419mi (675km) — 7hrs |
| When should I go? | Whenever the mood strikes you! |