Douglas Flat, California facts for kids
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Douglas Flat
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The Douglas Flat School, built in 1854.
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 Douglas Flat
Location in California
Douglas Flat
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Calaveras County |
| Elevation | 1,965 ft (599 m) |
| Reference #: | 272 |
Douglas Flat (formerly, Douglasflat and Douglass Flat) is an unincorporated community in Calaveras County, California. It lies at an elevation of 1965 feet (599 m) and is located at 38°06′52″N 120°27′18″W / 38.11444°N 120.45500°W. The community is in ZIP code 95229 and area code 209.
Douglas Flat was a roaring mining camp of the early 1850s. In 1857 the Harper and Lone Star Claims produced $130,000 worth of gold. The so-called Central Hill Channel, an ancient river deposit from which vast quantities of gold have been taken, is located here.
The town today is registered as California Historical Landmark #272.
The first post office opened in 1879, and was closed for a time in 1891 before reopening. The town's name honors Tom Douglas, an 1850s merchant.
