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New AlmadenSanta Clara County,CaliforniaThe California state capital is Sacramento. What would you like to know about New Almaden
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The distance from New Almaden to Washington DC is 2545 miles. The distance to the California state capital is 95 miles. (as the crow flies)
New Almaden elevation is 440 feet above sea level. Return to Index New Almaden location: At the southern most end of San Francisco Bay, about 9 miles SSE of San Jose
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The weather in New Almaden is great with more than 300 sunny days each year. History & History Related Items New Almaden history: New Almaden was named for the Almaden mercury-producing mines in Spain. The local Ohlone Indians dug up the cinnabar here for their red paint. This ore, cinnabar or mercury sulfide, was the first mineral discovery in California and eventually became the richest mine in the state. By 1845, Andres Castillero had been granted title to the lands. In 1846, The Barron, Forbes Co. took over the land and began mining operations. They operated many furnaces to extract out the mercury. The mines operated until the early 1970's. Many homes from the mining days are still standing today. Most of the owners, workers and others associated with the mines, lived in New Almaden. Some of the historical sites are the New Almaden Community Club, the Hacienda Hotel site and the Hacienda Cemetery. A history page about the mines. Another good history on the mines of the area. New Almaden attractions: The Almaden Quicksilver Mining Museum The New Almaden Trail Return to Index
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