Ghost Towns and More | Episode 29 | Amador City, California

During the gold rush years in California, one mining camp developed into a prominent town with a story of its own. Named after a successful rancher who struck it rich in gold and property, then gradually lost it all. But his namesake today is not only a town named after him, but also the county, and many other locations and places throughout the area. This semi-ghost town is beautiful and fun to visit.

[@kevinjacobson8554]

Another great history story, great art work!

[@ghosttownsandmore]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@casedoumasr656]

Well now that's just great story from very little to a big millionaire and then lose it all well I guess that's part of the American dream still full of history great Discovery thank you 🎩🏆🇺🇸

[@Remarkable-Moose]

Another great job Ken and Brenda!

[@ralphpatrick3071]

Never knew this and I’m an Amador County resident residing in Pine Grove.

[@robhumphrey4897]

Always great episodes. Keep up the great work.

[@lindabriggs5118]

Another great "ghost town" video. Your photography is fantastic. Makes me want to move there just watching this. The entire video is very informative in its history. Thank you. I wish more people would admire your work.

[@ghosttownsandmore]

Thank you so much!!

[@nealhathaway2004]

Great job!

[@ghosttownsandmore]

Thanks!

[@audreyholt7721]

Makes me want to take a road trip. Thanks!

[@Shaitan98]

we love your videos 😊

[@ghosttownsandmore]

Thank you!

[@-HustleUnion-]

i would argue that mountain ranch is more of a ghost town. there are no old town buildings preserved except a few old barns, old mines, water pipes and rock walls. once hidden for a good 80 years are now very visible since the fires a few years back.

[@Steven-lx2yv]

Beautiful little city until san Francisco bay area people moved in

[@WestShoreMan]

WOW 22 kids?? Guess he didn’t have cable TV.

[@Eddyhello]

It looks like a pretty nice racist town