Douglas Flat, California
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| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Calaveras County |
| Elevation | 1,965 ft (599 m) |
| Reference no. | 272 |
Douglas Flat (formerly, Douglasflat and Douglass Flat) is an unincorporated community and census designated place in Calaveras County, California. It lies at an elevation of 1965 feet (599 m) and is located at Lua error: callParserFunction: function "#coordinates" was not found.. The community is in ZIP code 95229 and area code 209.
Douglas Flat was a roaring mining camp of the early 1850s. In 1857 the Harper and Lone Star Claims produced $130,000 worth of gold. The so-called Central Hill Channel, an ancient river deposit from which vast quantities of gold have been taken, is located here.
The town today is registered as California Historical Landmark #272.[2]
The first post office opened in 1879, and was closed for a time in 1891 before reopening.[3] The town's name honors Tom Douglas, an 1850s merchant.[3]
Politics
[edit | edit source]In the state legislature, Douglas Flat is in the 8th senatorial district, represented by Democrat Angelique Ashby,[4] and the 5th Assembly district, represented by Republican Joe Patterson.[5] Federally, Douglas Flat is in California's 4th congressional district, represented by Democrat Mike Thompson.[6]
Demographics
[edit | edit source]The United States Census Bureau first delineated Douglas Flat as a census designated place in 2023.[7]
References
[edit | edit source]- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Douglas Flat, California
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External links
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