Griffith Quarry, Historic granite quarry in Penryn, Placer County, United States.
The Griffith Quarry site spans 23 acres featuring granite extraction sites, walking trails, and a two-story granite block building housing the museum.
Welsh immigrant Griffith Griffith established this quarry in 1864, supplying granite for major buildings in San Francisco and the California State Capitol.
The Griffith Quarry Museum displays original furniture and exhibits that document the development of California's early stone industry and local history.
Visitors can obtain printed trail guides at the museum before exploring the three-mile network of paths throughout the quarry grounds.
The location contains California's first successful granite polishing mill, with remnants still visible among the preserved quarry excavation sites.
Location: Placer County
GPS coordinates: 38.85113,-121.16444
Latest update: March 16, 2025 15:18
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