Canon City, California

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Canon City, California
Canon City, California is located in California
Canon City, California
Canon City, California
Coordinates: 40°49′53″N 123°03′10″W / 40.83139°N 123.05278°W / 40.83139; -123.05278Coordinates: 40°49′53″N 123°03′10″W / 40.83139°N 123.05278°W / 40.83139; -123.05278
CountryUnited States
StateCalifornia
CountyTrinity
Elevation
2,142 ft (653 m)
GNIS feature ID257940 [1]

Canon City, California is a ghost town in Trinity County, California.

History[]

It was around from 1851-1891. It had a post office from 1856-1857. [1] In 1857 a road was completed from Canon City to Weaverville. [2]

Current Status[]

A historical marker is all that remains of the former town. [3]

See also[]

References[]

  1. ^ "Canon City". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
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