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California Ghost Towns: Potosi And The Winkeye Mine
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California Ghost Towns: Potosi And The Winkeye Mine

Posted on January 3, 2012 by Justin • 22 Comments

If one continues half a mile northeast past Howland Flat, over Potosi Creek, one will come to a fork in the road. This fork is where the town of Potosi was located. No one knows the source for the name of the town of Potosi. However, potosi is the Spanish word for “great wealth” and … Continue reading →

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