The city of Plymouth started as a mining camp around 1852. Quartz mining was the primary mineral mined when settled by Green Aden and other hard rock miners. The town was established in 1871 and incorporated by 1917. Plymouth is nestled in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range and is located on historic Highway 49, south of Placerville. The central location to the wineries in Shenandoah Valley, places this city at the heart of the Gold Country (information cited from www.ci.plymouth.ca.us).
View a colorful slideshow of the surrounding area of Plymouth at
http://www.ci.plymouth.ca.us/Pictures/Winecountry/Winecountry.swf
Amador County Fair
Plymouth is also home to the Amador County Fair every summer near the end of July or beginning of August. To find out the dates of this year’s fair and some of the activities to watch or even join in, please go to their website at amadorcountyfair.com
Amador Flower Farm
Amador Flower Farm is just on the outskirts of town nestled between the many wineries in the Shenandoah Valley. They have a vast selection of many kinds of beautiful flowers, wonderful fruit and vegetable plants, and many demonstration gardens. The fourteen acre flower farm is delightful just to visit whether you’re looking for your garden, landscaping needs or just want to stroll about amongst the flowers and view their koi fish and resident ducks. For more information, please visit their website at: www.amadorflowerfarm.com.
Amador Vintner’s Association
Amador Vintner’s Association is a great resource to find out more about the many wonderful and renowned wineries available to visit near Plymouth and special events throughout the year sponsored by the wineries. Please find out more at their site: www.amadorwine.com
