New Chicago (formerly, Chicago)
is an
unincorporated community
An unincorporated area is a region that is not governed by a local municipal corporation. Widespread unincorporated communities and areas are a distinguishing feature of the United States and Canada. Most other countries of the world either have ...
in
Amador County,
California
California is a state in the Western United States, located along the Pacific Coast. With nearly 39.2million residents across a total area of approximately , it is the most populous U.S. state and the 3rd largest by area. It is also the m ...
. It is located 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
External links
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New Chicago Historical Marker
Unincorporated communities in California
Unincorporated communities in Amador County, California
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