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Canon City, California | |
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  Canon City, California | |
| Coordinates: 40°49′53″N123°03′10″W / 40.83139°N 123.05278°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | Trinity |
| Elevation | 2,142 ft (653 m) |
| GNIS feature ID | 257940 [1] |
Canon City, California is a ghost town in Trinity County, California.
The town was populated circa 1851–1891. It had a post office from 1856 to 1857. [2] In 1857, a road was completed from Canon City to Weaverville. [3]
A historical marker is all that remains of the former town. [4]
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