French Gulch Historic District
National Register of Historic Places

French Gulch Historic District

French Gulch, Shasta County, California
Listed
March 23, 1972
Type
District
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
72000257

About this property

The French Gulch Historic District, in French Gulch, California in northern California, is a historic district which was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1972. The listing included nine contributing buildings and two contributing sites on 180 acres (0.73 km2). It runs along both sides of Main St. (which has also been referred to as French Gulch Rd.) through a historic mining town. Saint Anne's Catholic Church (c.1900). Wood frame, with bell-tower/steeple. Likely was demolished by 2011; probably was located at 40.697842°N 122.638036°W / 40.697842; -122.638036 (probable site of St. Anne's Catholic Church) Feeny Hotel (1887), still in operation in 1970 as "French Gulch Hotel", at 40.699463°N 122.638920°W / 40.699463; -122.638920 (French Gulch Hotel) Franck's Store (1867), stone building of store founded 1854; owner's descendants still operated it in 1970. Franck Residence (c.1860s), west side of Main St. One-story wood-frame house. I.O.O.F. Hall (c.1860s), west side of Main St., of chapter founded 1858. Likely was demolished by 2011. Gartland Cabin (c.1856). Oldest surviving building in French Gulch. Commercial buildings and residences within a large north–south oriented rectangle 1,750 by 4,000 feet (530 m × 1,220 m) encompassing both sides of Main St.

Location

French Gulch, Shasta County, California
40.69368, -122.63830

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When was French Gulch Historic District listed on the National Register?

French Gulch Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 23, 1972.

What type of historic resource is French Gulch Historic District?

French Gulch Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for French Gulch Historic District?

The period of significance for French Gulch Historic District is recorded as the industrial era, specifically around 1900.

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