Dutch Flat was settled in 1851 by gold miners but soon became an important stagecoach stop and the center of much controversy over the Transcontinental Railroad. There is so much history in this town from the Dutch Flat Hotel, Hearse House, general store and period Victorian homes. You may have read about Mark Twain lecturing in the old Opera House (also known as The Athens of the Foothills), or perhaps you saw an episode of Ghost Adventures featuring the Dutch Flat Hotel or perhaps you might be interested in tickets to the ghost tours offered around Halloween in the hotel.

There are so many gold rush era cabin ruins, historic cemetery's, caves, gold mines and so many other areas to explore in the vicinity. Dutch Flat is a small and neighborly community. Everyone I have ever met in this town is friendly and warm. Be sure to stop in at the Dutch Flat Trading Post if you are ever in town and take a look at the old Wells Fargo safe which still sits securely in place since its original placement in the 1800s. You must see the homes for yourself even if Dutch Flat isn't where you chose to buy your next home so be sure to view the listings of available properties!