Coarsegold, California
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Coarsegold is an unincorporated community in Madera County, California, USA. The name derives from the California Gold Rush of the mid-1800's, when prospectors discovered coarse lumps of gold in a nearby creek. At one time, several dozen gold mines operated in the area. Its current population is reportedly just under 10,000, if you include the entire area of the 93614 zip code.
The Coarsegold Historic Village is located on Highway 41 between Fresno and the southern entrance to Yosemite National Park at an altitude of approximately 1700 feet. It is a very small town but does boast a few amenities such as a post office, a market, hardware store, bank, florist, party store and a few restaurants plus tourist shops.
Nearby towns include Oakhurst, around 7 miles away.
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