James Rankin

historic site

Inscription
In 1865, at the age of 17, James Rankin emigrated from a Scottish coal mining town after hearing of the "black gold" in Contra Costa. He worked with pick and shovel in the underground mines of Somersville. In 1885, Rankin was elected sheriff and moved...
DateSunriseGolden hourSunset
March equinox07:1318:4619:21
June solstice05:4719:5620:35
September equinox06:5718:3219:07
December solstice07:2216:1216:53

Local time (America/Los_Angeles).

38.01556, -122.14451

Elevation 28 m (modelled from terrain)

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