Indian Grinding Rock

Volcano, Amador County, California Listed Ref. 71000133 Site

Also known as: Chaw`Se

Indian Grinding Rock, Volcano, California
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Why it's listed

No readable nomination text is available for this listing yet. The facts below come from the National Park Service database and the National Archives record.

Key facts

AddressAddress restricted by the NPS (common for archaeological sites and some private homes)
CountyAmador County
ListedMay 6, 1971
Reference number71000133
Resource typeSite
Areas of significancePrehistoric
Level of significanceState
Acreage264
Coordinates38.42419, -120.81411 (Wikidata)

What listing means for this property

Sites (archaeological sites, battlefields, landscapes) are often listed with a restricted address to protect them from looting or disturbance. Listing is honorary for private owners; federal undertakings on or near the site go through Section 106 review, and state laws may protect burials and artefacts regardless of listing.

General information, not legal or tax advice. Rules change; confirm with your State Historic Preservation Office or a qualified adviser.

Sources and further reading

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