Jackson, Gold Rush mining town in Amador County, California.
Located at an elevation of 371 meters, Jackson features numerous 19th-century buildings along its Main Street, displaying architectural elements from the California Gold Rush period.
Jackson was established in 1848 during the California Gold Rush and became the county seat of Amador County in 1854, serving as a major supply hub for miners.
The Kennedy Mine in Jackson, which operated from 1860 until 1942, reached a depth of 5,912 feet, making it the deepest gold mine in North America.
Jackson maintains direct access through State Route 49 and State Route 88, offering connections to Sacramento and the Sierra Nevada mountain range.
The Argonaut Mine disaster of 1922 in Jackson remains the deadliest gold mining accident in United States history, when 47 miners lost their lives.
Location: Amador County
Inception: 1848
Elevation above the sea: 371 m
Website: http://ci.jackson.ca.us
GPS coordinates: 38.34889,-120.77417
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:47
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