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What is it like to live in Douglas Flat CA?

Over the Parrotts Ferry Bridge bridge, as you turn onto Highway 4 going Northeast to Murphys, is Douglas Flat — 6.4 miles northwest of Angels Camp and 1.8 miles south of Murphys.

Douglas Flat is a small community offering a rural lifestyle yet just south of and close to amenities of Murphys — which offers a vibrant social and cultural scene.

Housing consists of single-family homes, ranch-style properties, and some historic residences.

Douglas Flat lies at an elevation of 1965 feet so summers are warm and dry, with temperatures often in the 80s and 90s. Winters are mild any rainy, with occasional frosts but little to no snow.

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Douglas Flat CA history

Douglas Flat was a roaring mining camp of the early 1850s settled by Irish and Welsh immigrants.

In 1854, miners had built a small building to serve as a church and town hall, and later served as a school. The town of Douglas Flat was small, and remains so today. By the 1860s, three stores had been established, including the Italian Store, a square stone building which still stands today.

Now Douglas Flat is home to a few wineries and restored historic structures. The community center is in the old schoolhouse, which was a school for 100 years from 1856 to 1956.

Old Douglas Flat Schoolhouse

Douglas Flat CA school information

Douglas Flat is served by the Vallecito Union School District, which includes:

  • Michelson Elementary School for younger students.
  • Avery Middle School for grades 6–8.
  • High school students attend Bret Harte Union High School in nearby Angels Camp.
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