Frenchtown (formerly, French Creek) is an unincorporated community in El Dorado County, California.[1] It is located on French Creek 2 miles (3.2 km) south-southeast of Shingle Springs,[2] at an elevation of 1165 feet (355 m).[1]
Frenchtown | |
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Unincorporated community | |
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Coordinates: 38°38′29″N 120°54′41″W | |
Country | United States |
State | California |
County | El Dorado County |
Elevation | 1,165 ft (355 m) |
Population (2010) | |
• Total | 364 |
The place was originally a mining camp set up by French Canadian and French miners.[2]
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