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What was left of Mormon Island was eventually razed, as the ] project was set to flood the town. The only visible remnant of this community is ],<ref> from the ], ]</ref><ref>{{cite news| url= http://news.blogs.cnn.com/2011/05/06/plan-would-replace-controversial-grave-markers/ | title= Plan would replace controversial grave markers| date=May 6, 2011| work= This Just In (blog)| publisher=CNN | accessdate=2011-05-07}}</ref> a relocation ] located south of the lake on the dry side of Mormon Island Dam (off of Green Valley Road in ]). The cemetery is also home to other cemeteries that were flooded, as well as to relocated graves from ] which were unearthed during construction of an on-ramp to ] from Prairie City Road. What was left of Mormon Island was eventually razed, as the ] project was set to flood the town. The only visible remnant of this community is ],<ref> from the ], ]</ref><ref>{{cite news| url= http://news.blogs.cnn.com/2011/05/06/plan-would-replace-controversial-grave-markers/ | title= Plan would replace controversial grave markers| date=May 6, 2011| work= This Just In (blog)| publisher=CNN | accessdate=2011-05-07}}</ref> a relocation ] located south of the lake on the dry side of Mormon Island Dam (off of Green Valley Road in ]). The cemetery is also home to other cemeteries that were flooded, as well as to relocated graves from ] which were unearthed during construction of an on-ramp to ] from Prairie City Road.

Mormon Island is now registered as ] #569.<ref name=CHL>{{cite ohp|569|Mormon Island|2012-10-07}}</ref> Because the former site is now under ], the historic marker was instead physically placed at the Folsom Point picnic area of ] in ].<ref name=CHL/>


==Geographical information== ==Geographical information==
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38°42′13″N 121°07′03″W / 38.7035°N 121.1174°W / 38.7035; -121.1174

Historic site in Actual site: Under Folsom Lake, Historic marker: Folsom Lake State Recreation Area
Mormon Island
Drawing of Mormon Island
LocationActual site: Under Folsom Lake
Historic marker: Folsom Lake State Recreation Area
California Historical Landmark
Reference no.569
Topographical map of Mormon Island in 1892

Mormon Island was once a mining community, which had an abundance of Mormon immigrants, seeking fortune along the American River. At its peak, the community once was home to 2500 residents, four hotels, a school, and seven saloons. The community dwindled after the California gold rush and only a scattered few families were left in the 1940s.

What was left of Mormon Island was eventually razed, as the Folsom Dam project was set to flood the town. The only visible remnant of this community is Mormon Island Cemetery, a relocation cemetery located south of the lake on the dry side of Mormon Island Dam (off of Green Valley Road in Folsom, California). The cemetery is also home to other cemeteries that were flooded, as well as to relocated graves from Prairie City which were unearthed during construction of an on-ramp to Highway 50 from Prairie City Road.

Mormon Island is now registered as California Historical Landmark #569. Because the former site is now under Folsom Lake, the historic marker was instead physically placed at the Folsom Point picnic area of Folsom Lake State Recreation Area in El Dorado County.

Geographical information

The "island" was formed by the American River to the western, northern, and eastern sides and a man-made canal formed the southern side. The canal was used to divert water in an effort to find gold deeper within the river bed. Over time, the bulk of the town formed south of this site.

When the lake is at very low levels, some foundations of buildings and an arched bridge can be seen.

References

  1. ^ "Mormon Island". Office of Historic Preservation, California State Parks. Retrieved 2012-10-07.
  2. Negro Hill Cemetery Relocation from the US Army Corps of Engineers, Sacramento District
  3. "Plan would replace controversial grave markers". This Just In (blog). CNN. May 6, 2011. Retrieved 2011-05-07.
  4. Theodore, Henry (1898). History of California - Volume III.

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