Dutch Flat was a busy commercial center rom the 1860’s through the 1880’s. In 1860, Dutch Flat had the largest voting population of Placer County, with 501 votes.
In 1861, Dutch Flat had:
- 7 grocery stores
- 8 clothing stores
- 1 drug store
- 2 butcher stalls
- 1 bakery
- 17 saloons
- 2 breweries
- 3 blacksmith shops
- 2 tin shops
- 1 carpenter ship
- 2 hotels
- 1 restaurant
- 1 school
- 3 churches
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This plaque is located on Main Street in Dutch Flat, California.