copperopolis and lake tulloch history part 3: Copperopolis and Lake Tulloch History Part 3
- 03/31/10 11:46 AM
The history of Copperopolis would not be complete without mentioning the history of Lake Tulloch. David Tulloch and his family emigrated to California in the early 1850's. they originally settled in Knights Ferry. At that time Knights Ferry was considered the center of Placer gold mining on the Stanislaus River. After the great flood of 1862 Mr Tulloch rebuilt the flour mills at Knights Ferry. these were very important to the miners and other locals to support the search for gold. At that time the son of David Tulloch also acquired what was called the Knights Ferry Ditch which was used … (0 comments)
The history of Copperopolis would not be complete without mentioning the history of Lake Tulloch. David Tulloch and his family emigrated to California in the early 1850's. they originally settled in Knights Ferry. At that time Knights Ferry was considered the center of Placer gold mining on the Stanislaus River. After the great flood of 1862 Mr Tulloch rebuilt the flour mills at Knights Ferry. these were very important to the miners and other locals to support the search for gold. At that time the son of David Tulloch also acquired what was called the Knights Ferry Ditch which was used … (0 comments)
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