Dedrick, California Explained

Official Name:Dedrick
Settlement Type:Ghost town
Pushpin Map:California#USA
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:California
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Trinity
Elevation Ft:2526
Coordinates:40.8628°N -123.0367°W
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:1655959

Dedrick is a ghost town in Trinity County, California.[1]

History

Dedrick had a post office from 1891 to 1941.[2]

The Globe Mine near Dedrick was in operation from 1890 until 1918. The mine, reported as being among the highest in the state, was located at about 7000 feet and used a two mile long aerial tramway and a 20-stamp mill.[3] In 1912, it was reported that one hundred men were on the payroll.[4]

In 1903, Dedrick was referred to as a mining camp with the Chloride-Bailey mine in operation along with Dibble's Saloon.[5]

Historical Marker

A historical marker was erected in 1994 by Leonard Morris Family and E Clampus Vitus, Trinitarianus Chapter #62.[6]

See also

Notes and References

  1. http://www.ghosttowns.com/states/ca/dedrick.html Dedrick, Trinity County, California
  2. Web site: California Post Offices and Counties . December 8, 2020.
  3. Web site: Another Great Gold Mine Shuts Down in Trinity . Bakersfield Morning Echo . August 18, 1918 . 8 . February 1, 2021.
  4. News: Mine Tunnel Pierces Globe Mountain . The Sacramento Bee . October 15, 1912 . 7 . February 1, 2021.
  5. News: Stranger's Queer Conduct in a Mining Town . Oroville Daily Register . Jan 29, 1903 . 2 . February 1, 2021.
  6. Web site: Dedrick Historical Marker . The Historical Marker Database . February 1, 2021.