SOULSBYVILLE

Historical Landmark

Description:
Site of the famous Soulsby Mine (discovered by Benjamin Soulsby), Soulsbyville is the first community in Tuolumne County to be founded (1855) entirely upon the operation of a lode mine. First to work the mine were hard rock miners from Cornwall, England, the first group of 499 Cornishmen arrived in 1858.

Registration Date: 2/28/1949

Location:
City: Soulsbyville
County: Tuolumne

Directions:
NW corner of Soulsbyville Rd and Community Dr, Soulsbyville

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