Insurance in Amador City, California

Amador City is a city in Amador County, California, United States. The population was 185 at the 2010 census, down from 196 at the 2000 census. The city was founded in 1863 and it was named after Amador County, California, which was named after California soldier Jose Maria Amador. Amador City was incorporated into a city around 1915. Historically located in a rich gold bearing area in the Motherlode of California. In 1848-1849 an unknown creek was prospected by a wealthy rancher named Jose Maria Amador. There were no known settlements until 1851. The California Gold Rush changed the landscape of California. Amador's most famous and productive mine, the Keystone produced about $24 million in gold during 1853-1942. These prices would be higher using today's gold standard. A post office was established at Amador City in 1863.