Volcano, CA

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After visiting Daffodil Hill a few days back, with a daughter and three granddaughters, we literally fell into the little town of Volcano - 2 miles away.

Volcano (Formerly Soldier's Gulch) is another of those little Gold Rush gems, which provides rich color to the Wild West era tapestry. It is considered by many to be one of the most picturesque of the Mother Lode towns.

Dating back in history to the late 1850s, the town was originally nicknamed "Crater City." Early miners noticed the lay of the land was a bowl-shaped valley, which caused them to believe it was formed by a volcano.

There is a story that in 1849 one miner took out 8 thousand dollars worth of gold in a few days - that was in 1849 dollars. Another got 28 pounds in a single pocket.

Volcano boasts that it is home to California's first amateur theatrical company. This theatre tradition continues to this day. The town has an outdoor amphitheatre, and the Volcano Theatre Company, which stages performances at various times during the year.

Once the largest settlement in Amador County, Volcano now has a population of a mere 101 souls. In its heyday, the town boasted 3 breweries, 17 hotels, 37 saloons and a great deal of gold.

Volcano is also only a few miles from Indian Grinding Rock State Park a very worthwhile Amador County attraction.

For more detailed history on Volcano you can visit Volcano's AmadorGold webpage

Directions to Volcano from Sacramento: Take Highway 16 through Sloughhouse, and on until you reach Highway 49 toward Jackson (travels through Dry Town, Amador City, and Jackson). Take the Highway 88 turnoff toward Lake Tahoe. Turn left on Pine Grove-Volcano Road. The settlement is about 3 miles from Highway 88. Mileage is about 50 miles from Sacramento to Volcano.

Every year at this time, the hills come alive with an explosion of yellow in Amador County. The place where it all happens is Daffodil Hill near the little Mother Lode town named, "Volcano."

I have been spending time with a few of my granddaughters these past few days; and it seemed appropriate to pack a picnic and pay homage to the blossoms:-)

The 4 acre farm has been in the McLaughlin family since 1887. During the past two decades, the family has planted 6,000 new bulbs each year, continuing the family tradition and legacy. Over 300,000 bulbs are estimated to now populate the farm.

Due to snow blanketing the area during the weeks of usual showing (mid March to Mid April), Daffodil Hill is now closed early for the season. But, I highly encourage those that are in the area, to put it on their calendars for next year.

Available driving instructions state Daffodil Hill is anywhere from 39 to 50 miles from Sacramento. There are several meandering routes, which will take you there.

I usually travel highway 16 out of Sacramento, which journeys trough Sloughhouse. I turn toward Amador City, and Sutter Creek on Highway 49. And turn left on Church Street directly off highway 49 in Sutter Creek.

You can visit the Amador County Chamber of Commerce website page devoted to Daffodil Hill for more information!

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The Volcano area of Amador County has only 8 current residential real estate listings for sale. Right now the average asking price in the area is $ 649,862 and the average time it is taking to sell a home is 271 days. In the last month one house has been listed and none have sold.

The median price right now in the Volcano area is $ 500,000. The median priced property is a wonderful estate with a 2/2.5 main house and a smaller 2/1 plus a shop and out buildings. This almost 42 acre parcel might be split into as small as 5 acres, and has a beautiful pond.

A short sale three bedroom two and a half bath 1573 square foot home, on just over an acre, is the least expensive sale listed in the area, asking $219,900.

The priciest listing in the Volcano, CA. area is a three bedroom two and a half bath contemporary on 4.85 acres. It has 3063 square feet and is offered at $695,000, down from an original asking price of $790,000.

For more info on Amador County Real Estate click over to Mainstreet Brokers website or drop me an email.

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We literally fell into the little town of Volcano, after exploring the Indian Grinding Rock State Park in Amador County last week. The distance between the two is a mere few miles.

Volcano (Formerly Soldier's Gulch) is another of those little Gold Rush gems, which provides rich color to the Wild West era tapestry. It is considered by many to be one of the most picturesque of the Mother Lode towns.

Dating back in history to the late 1850s, the town was originally nicknamed "Crater City." Early miners noticed the lay of the land was a bowl-shaped valley, which caused them to believe it was formed by a volcano.

There is a story that in 1849 one miner took out 8 thousand dollars worth of gold in a few days - that was in 1849 dollars. Another got 28 pounds in a single pocket.

Volcano boasts that it is home to California's first amateur theatrical company. This theatre tradition continues to this day. The town has an outdoor amphitheatre, and the Volcano Theatre Company, which stages performances at various times during the year.

Once the largest settlement in Amador County, Volcano now has a population of a mere 101 souls. In its heyday, the town boasted 3 breweries, 17 hotels, 37 saloons and a great deal of gold.

For more detailed history on Volcano you can visit Volcano's AmadorGold webpage

Directions to Volcano from Sacramento: Take Highway 16 through Sloughhouse, and on until you reach Highway 49 toward Jackson (travels through Dry Town, Amador City, and Jackson). Take the Highway 88 turnoff toward Lake Tahoe. Turn left on Pine Grove-Volcano Road. The settlement is about 3 miles from Highway 88. Mileage is about 50 miles from Sacramento to Volcano.