Canon City, California Explained

Official Name:Canon City, California
Elevation Ft:2142
Coordinates:40.8314°N -123.0528°W
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:257940
Settlement Type:Ghost town
Pushpin Map:California
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:California
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Trinity

Canon City, California is a ghost town in Trinity County, California.

History

The town was populated circa 1851–1891. It had a post office from 1856 to 1857.[1] In 1857, a road was completed from Canon City to Weaverville.[2]

A historical marker is all that remains of the former town.[3]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: History & Happenings - TRINITY COUNTY .
  2. Web site: TRINITY COUNTY HISTORY & CHRONOLOGY .
  3. Web site: Canon City California .