Paloma, California

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Paloma is an unincorporated community in Calaveras County, California. It sits at an elevation of 1,360 feet (412 m) above sea level and is located at 38.25944° N 120.76222° W.

Gwin Mine, Paloma, and Lower Rich Gulch were mined for placer gold in 1849, and quartz was discovered by J. Alexander in 1851. Property here was acquired by William M. Gwin, California's first U.S. Senator, in 1851. After yielding millions of dollars in gold, the Gwin Mine closed in 1908.

The town today is registered as California Historical Landmark #295.

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