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==History== French Gulch was founded by French miners in 1849 and became one of California's major gold producing areas. The town became a major supply place when it became the terminus of the western branch of the [[California Trail]]. French Gulch was registered as a [[California Historical Landmark]] in 1935.<ref name=CHL>{{cite ohp|166|French Gulch|2012-10-14}}</ref> French Gulch was an important, early, hard rock mining district. The Washington vein system was discovered in 1852, and was worked periodically through about 1914. It is estimated to have produced about 100,000 ounces of gold. The Niagara Mine is estimated to have produced about 50,000 ounces from its past operations. As of 2008, limited production has resumed from the Washington and Niagara mines.<ref>[https://www.icmj.com/magazine/article/bullion-rivers-french-gulch-gold-mine-43/ "Bullion River's French Gulch Gold Mine"] ICMJ Prospecting and Mining Journal, December 2008</ref> On August 14, 2004, the entire town of French Gulch was [[emergency evacuation|evacuated]] due to a [[forest fire]] which roared out of control through much of Shasta County. The fire burned 13,005 acres and destroyed 26 residences, 1 commercial building, and 76 outbuildings. The evacuation lasted 3 days, allowing residents to return home on August 17, 2004. A total of 1,345 fire personnel helped get the blaze under control. The cause was never determined. On July 22, 2018, French Gulch was evacuated due to the [[Carr Fire]], which was started by a motor vehicle malfunction. As of August 2, air and ground crews continued to work in the area to protect the town from the fire, and many of the buildings, including the historic hotel, were still standing.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://krcrtv.com/news/carr-fire/fire-crews-working-to-protect-historic-french-gulch-as-some-residents-remain-in-town |title=Fire crews working to protect historic French Gulch as some residents remain in town {{!}} KRCR |website=krcrtv.com |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180802234406/https://krcrtv.com/news/carr-fire/fire-crews-working-to-protect-historic-french-gulch-as-some-residents-remain-in-town |archive-date=2018-08-02}}</ref> On August 8, the evacuation order for French Gulch and surrounding areas was lifted, and residents were allowed to return to their homes.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.redding.com/story/news/local/2018/08/08/what-we-know-wednesday-carr-fire/933518002/|title = UPDATE: French Gulch, Lewiston residents can go home}}</ref>
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