Mokelumne Hill
Murder a Week
State: California
County: Calaveras County
Founded: 1848
Abandoned: Semi-ghost
Peak Population: 10,000+
Mokelumne Hill was so violent there was at least one murder per week for 17 straight weeks. It peaked at 10,000+ during the Gold Rush. The Hotel Léger (1851) is supposedly one of California's most haunted buildings. About 700 residents remain.
Plan Your Visit
Best Time: Year-round
Difficulty: Easy
Time Needed: 1-2 hours
Quick Facts
- 17 weeks of murders
- Hotel Léger haunted
- 10,000 at peak
Location
Address: Mokelumne Hill, CA
Coordinates: 38.3, -120.7