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Angels Camp California Last Updated: 03/31/2023 |
| Angels Camp is a small city located in Calaveras County, California, USA. It is known for its Gold Rush history, and is the location of Mark Twain's famous story "The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County". The population was 3,836 at the 2010 census, up from 3,004 at the 2000 census. It lies at an elevation of 1378 feet (420 m). | |
| One of the most popular annual events in Angels Camp is the Calaveras County Fair and Jumping Frog Jubilee, where people from all over the world come to compete in frog jumping contests. The event also includes a carnival, live music, and other entertainment. Visitors to Angels Camp can explore the historic downtown area, which features many buildings from the 1800s, including the Angels Hotel, which was built in 1850. Another popular attraction is the Angels Camp Museum and Carriage House, which showcases the area's Gold Rush history and includes a collection of horse-drawn carriages and wagons. Outdoor recreational opportunities in the area include hiking, fishing, and camping in the nearby Stanislaus National Forest, as well as boating and water sports on nearby New Melones Lake. | |
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Parrott's Ferry Place » Outdoors Parrott's Ferry is a historical cable ferry site in Columbia, California in Tuolumne County, California. Parrott's Ferry was built by Thomas H. Parrott in 1860. The ferry crossed the Stanislaus River, connected the mining towns of Tuttletown and Vallecito. A bridge across the river was built in 1903, ending the need for the ferry. 13 views 💖 1Angels Camp, CA 95222 |
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Angels Camp Museum Place » Museum The Angels Camp Museum is located in the historic downtown area of Angels Camp, California, and is dedicated to preserving and showcasing the history of the area. The museum features exhibits on the California Gold Rush, as well as the everyday life of people living in the region in the 1800s. 42 views 💖 1753 S Main St, Angels Camp, CA 95222 |