The city of Folsom has reported that low lake levels have revealed a settlement known as Mormon Island that hasn’t been seen since 1955.<\/p>\n
KCRA in Sacramento\u00a0reported that the island town, which is usually under Folsom Lake, grew out of a larger Mormon settlement on the American River during the Gold Rush.<\/p>\n
“Mormon Island thrived during mining years with as many as 2,500 people, complete with four hotels, a school and seven saloons, according to some historical accounts,” KCRA reported.<\/p>\n
Sightseers and amateur archeologists are now exploring the island, and they reported seeing stone foundations, a capped well, rusty nails and other debris.<\/p>\n
The area was intentionally flooded in 1955 when Folsom Dam was built to create Folsom Lake. Most of the town is still under the lake.<\/p>\n
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