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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.
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