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New Chicago, California

38°26′14″N 120°50′11″W / 38.43722°N 120.83639°W / 38.43722; -120.83639

New Chicago
New Chicago is located in California
New Chicago
New Chicago
Location in California
New Chicago is located in the United States
New Chicago
New Chicago
New Chicago (the United States)
Coordinates: 38°26′14″N 120°50′11″W / 38.43722°N 120.83639°W / 38.43722; -120.83639
CountryUnited States
StateCalifornia
CountyAmador County
Elevation
948 ft (289 m)
Population
 (2016)
 • Total
25

New Chicago (formerly, Chicago) is an unincorporated community in Amador County, California. It is located 3 miles (4.8 km) south of Plymouth, at an elevation of 948 feet (289 m). In 1888, New Chicago was described as "only a mining camp" with a population of 150. A few residences remain in the area today.

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: New Chicago, California
  2. ^ Durham, David L. (1998). California's Geographic Names: A Gazetteer of Historic and Modern Names of the State. Clovis, Calif.: Word Dancer Press. p. 529. ISBN 1-884995-14-4.
  3. ^ "New Chicago". The Sacramento Union. Sacramento, CA. March 24, 1888. Retrieved December 28, 2023.