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Tower House Historical District French Gulch, CA 96033 Last Updated: 02/24/2025 |
Located in the western section of Whiskeytown National Recreation Area where three creeks merge into one, Tower House Historic District is the park’s signature historic site. The town started as a California Gold Rush camp. The town is named after Levi Tower, who built the Tower House Hotel and helped establish the town. | |
Wintu heritage merges with California Gold Rush history here, and some big names associated with the historic district include Levi Tower, Charles Camden and Philena Camden, and American Indian servant Kate Camden. As you stroll along the paved interpretive trail, ponder the lives of these individuals and think about how they gained sustenance from the land and water. |
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French Gulch Place » City French Gulch is a census-designated place in Shasta County, California, United States. Its population is 373 as of the 2020 census, up from 346 from the 2010 census. French Gulch was founded by French miners in 1849 and became one of California's major gold producing areas. 17 views 💖 1California |
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