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Yreka, California: Yreka Sign and Metal Miner Statues

Sculpted out of scrap metal in 1976, a bearded prospector squats, panning for gold, next to his pack mule. Nearby, another scrap metal miner.

Address:
E. Miner St., Yreka, CA
Directions:
Just west of I-5 exit 775, in the little traffic island where Center St., W. Center St, and E. Miner St. converge.
Admission:
Free
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Yreka Sign and Bronze Miner Statue

A second scrap metal miner statue. There are some little cute shops and cafe type eateries nearby. Chocolate shop looked promising.

[Tricia, 02/19/2016]

Miner and mule statue.

Yreka Sign and Bronze Miner Statue

Awesome miner statue and Yreka sign.

[Barbara Henderson, 04/16/2014]

A bearded prospector squats, panning for gold, next to his overburdened pack mule. Sculpted in 1976 by local artist Ralph Starritt out of scrap metal.


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