The Shores of Poker Flat, California facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
The Shores of Poker Flat
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 The Shores of Poker Flat
Location in California
The Shores of Poker Flat
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Calaveras County |
| Elevation | 584 ft (178 m) |
The Shores of Poker Flat is a small community in Calaveras County, California. It's not a city with its own local government, but a place where people live. This community sits by the beautiful Tulloch Reservoir, about 584 feet (178 meters) above the sea level.
Exploring The Shores of Poker Flat
The Shores of Poker Flat is located at 37 degrees, 54 minutes, 11 seconds North and 120 degrees, 34 minutes, 56 seconds West. This area uses ZIP code 95228 and area code 209 for phones.
A Tale of Two Poker Flats
You might have heard of "The Outcasts of Poker Flat", a famous story by Bret Harte. Some people thought this place, The Shores of Poker Flat, was where the story happened. However, there's another place called Poker Flat in northern California. That other Poker Flat is near La Porte in Plumas County. Most people agree that the story by Bret Harte is actually about the Poker Flat in Plumas County.
Gold Rush Days
Long ago, in late 1849, there was a big mining camp here. Miners came to this area looking for gold. They would wash gold out of the ground on both sides of the Stanislaus River. It was a busy time during the California Gold Rush!
