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Wheatland Historical Walking Tour

Wheatland and the surrounding area was once part of a 22,000 acre Mexican land grant known as Johnson’s Rancho.  The Emigrant Trail crossed the Bear River on Johnson’s ranch site, which became a way station for travelers on their way to Sutter’s Fort.  Camp Far West was established nearby in 1849 as a military outpost to protect wagon trains heading into California.

Ultimately carved from Johnson’s Rancho, the city of Wheatland was laid out in 1866 and a post office was established.  Known for its agriculture and as a supply center to the Sierra Foothill gold mines, Wheatland was incorporated in 1874. 

https://www.californiahistory.com/

This site is the home of the California Territorial Quarterly, the magazine of California History. It has links to many California historical societies and California history sites.

http://www.californiahistorian.com/

CCHS helps historians, and others who are interested in history, to connect and share information — joining efforts to preserve records, artifacts, sites, and buildings. CCHS also helps local societies and small museums with skills in management, acquisition, preservation, and restoration techniques.

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