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Coordinates: 38°17′08″N 120°38′51″W / 38.28556°N 120.6475°W / 38.28556; -120.6475
| Jesus Maria | |
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| Unincorporated community | |
| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Calaveras County |
| Elevation | 1,043 ft (318 m) |
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California Historical Landmark
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| Reference #: | 284 |
Jesus Maria is an unincorporated community in Calaveras County, California. It lies at an elevation of 1043 feet (318 m) and is located at 38°17′08″N 120°38′51″W / 38.28556°N 120.6475°W / 38.28556; -120.6475. The community is in ZIP code 95222 and area code 209.
The community, the center of a large placer mining section, was named for a Mexican who raised vegetables and melons for the miners. It was settled in the early 1850s with a large population of Mexicans, French, Chileans, and Italians. Now it is only populated by a few families who live together and work for common goals, including a large community garden, basketball court, jungle gym for children, and a windmill to pump water.
Jesus Maria is registered as California Historical Landmark #284.
