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Coulterville is one of those forgotten towns of the Old West. Famous and bustling during the Gold Rush Era, today it\u2019s a visitor\u2019s dream.<\/p>\nCoulterville is one of those forgotten towns of the Old West. Famous and bustling during the Gold Rush Era, today it\u2019s a visitor\u2019s dream.<\/p>\n
Whistling Billy is one of the most notable relics from Coulterville\u2019s mining days. The eight-ton locomotive\u2019s final stop was beneath the branches of the town\u2019s old hanging tree. Note both engine and tree in this photo.![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.yosemitegold.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/train.jpg\")
\nThis little steam engine was shipped around the Horn and came to Coulterville in 1897 by mule team. Billy ran on thirty-inch gauge track and was capable of hauling fifteen ore cars, each weighing five tons when full. Its four-mile route was a steep and twisting climb, for which it earned the title, \u201cCrookedest Railway in the World.\u201d
\nOne of the last unspoiled gold towns, many of the old buildings from the Gold Rush Era are still standing along Main Street. Photographers love the fact that utilities are underground so great shots aren\u2019t spoiled by utility lines. Coulterville is perfect to explore on foot. Everything is close by including several old cemeteries dating back to the Gold Rush Era.<\/p>\n
A must see is Sun Sun Wo Co., the old Chinese store. Built in 1851, it\u2019s still around today. The original shelves and counters are still inside and there\u2019s evidence that part of the office was used as an opium den. Earthen, fireproof walls spared the Sun Sun Wo Co. from fires that destroyed other less durable buildings.<\/p>\n
In short, Coulterville has to be seen and experienced to be appreciated. It\u2019s small; it\u2019s friendly and it is real. Enjoy the many reminders of the Gold Rush here without the hyperbole. Savvy visitors to this historic community may wish to spend a night or a weekend here. Three local favorites:\u00a0Penon Blanco Lookout Bed & Breakfast<\/a>\u00a0Rose Cottage Bed & Breakfast<\/a>![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.yosemitegold.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/store.jpg\")
Coulterville is small enough that you can walk all over town \u2014 including \u201cdowntown\u201d where you\u2019ll find the historic Magnolia Saloon. In operation since 1851 (check out this vintage photo), the\u00a0Magnolia<\/a>\u00a0is still serving up brews and grub today.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.yosemitegold.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/town.jpg\")
Explore mining exhibits at the Northern Mariposa History Center, visit the town\u2019s several shops or enjoy the town\u2019s beautiful tree shaded park equipped with barbecues, picnic tables, a children\u2019s play area and a community pool. The park is also host to Coulterville\u2019s annual Coyote Howl. Held in May, the Howl includes lots of music, frivolity, a coyote howling contest and a treasure hunt for hidden gold!<\/p>\n
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