DRYTOWN
Historians believe this may have been the first gold camp established in 1848 in the area, and its Dry Creek was the first panned in the county.

An 1856 history referred to "the old adobe in Drytown," which may be the oldest dwelling in the county. The old School House is also believed to be one of the county's first.

FIDDLETOWN
Situated about 6 miles east of Highway 49 up Fiddletown Road from Plymouth, the community was probably founded in 1849, as a mining town. During the Gold Rush, it had the largest Chinese settlement outside of San Francisco. Between the years 1872 and 1932, the towns was renamed "Oleta". Historic sites include the Chew Kee store, where Chinese artifacts and relics are displayed.

JACKSON RANCHERIA
Situated off New York Ranch Road in Jackson, the site is home to the members of the Jackson Rancheria Band of Miwuk Indians. The Rancheria was established on March 3, 1893. The tribal government was formalized in 1979, with Margaret Dalton as Chairperson, a position she currently holds. The site is also home to the Jackson Rancheria Casino, Hotel and Conference Center.

Plymouth is the gateway to the popular Shenandoah Valley, home to more than 25 renowned wineries. Most are small family operations, located along the scenic backroads of Plymouth off Highway 49 and Fiddletown Road, Amador is known for producing California's finest zinfandels, some of them crafted from 19th-century vines. For more information about Plymouth call (209) 245-6941.

PINE GROVE
The community began in 1855 when Albert Leonard built an inn amidst a pine grove. The Pine Grove Hotel, built to replace the original Pine Grove House more than 100 years ago, still stands. Pine Grove Town Hall, built in 1879, is still used frequently as a gathering place for community and social events. Pine Grove Community Church and School was built in 1869.

PIONEER
Located east of Pine Grove, Pioneer was once a bustling stop for travelers headed to and from Nevada on the old Alpine Highway, now Highway 88. The town of Buckhorn, located adjacent to Pioneer, sits near the junction of Tiger Creek and the Mokelumne River.

VOLCANO
The tow was reportedly so named because early settles thought the site resembled a crater. It is located north-west of Jackson a few miles from Highway 88. Once a mining camp, it had the area's first public library, first astronomical observations site and the first private law school library. Its little theater is home to a regionally known theater company. Just 3 miles northeast is Daffodil Hill, a well-known springtime tourist destination.