1
1200
21
-
http://landmarkquest.com/omeka/files/original/9834a2162b775c990a48c00ec8821018.JPG
40d493b1976e81aed4ec28b9cfd6f76e
http://landmarkquest.com/omeka/files/original/68583d7b3ee2e30599fe2ebdb6f39386.JPG
8bce6207e5493c44337370322bec65dd
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Tuolumne County
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
<h2>#0122 Montezuma</h2>
<h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Site information:</span></h4>
On State Hwy 49, 0.6 mi S of Hwy 108<br /><br />Nothing remains of this site, as far as I know.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/37%C2%B054'40.0%22N+120%C2%B027'06.7%22W/@37.911116,-120.451849,1012m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0?hl=en">37.911116,-120.451849</a>
<p></p>
<h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Plaque information:</span></h4>
Private plaque
<p></p>
<h4>Plaque text:</h4>
First record of Montezuma was June 1850 when partners Solomon Miller and Peter K. Aurand, proprietors of the 'Montezuma Tent,' were attacked and Aurand killed by a group of Mexicans during the foreign miners tax excitement of that period. Due to the lack of water, little mining occurred here until 1852 when a ditch and flume were completed bringing water for placer mining. Two types of mining were carried on, placer operations on the flats and tunnels extending under Table Mountain. The gravel produced 3-1/2 C. per pan in the mid 50s. The yield was from $5 to $10 per day. One placer nugget found in 1853 weighed 18 lbs. 8 oz. By late 1852 the population was about 800. At its zenith Montezuma City had four saloons, two hotels, Adams Express Co., post office, church, some homes, and many tents and cabins. The town was nearly destroyed by an incendiary fire which started in Clarks Hotel on June 29, 1866.<br /><br />Rededication of 1981 monument. Credo Quia Absurdum April 12, 1986. Matuca Chapter No. 1849 E Clampus Vitus
<p></p>
Registered 7/6/1933
-
http://landmarkquest.com/omeka/files/original/2223c858f7c488470647f92b24228ee0.JPG
d1863d5f8de576f898ca5548936c95f7
http://landmarkquest.com/omeka/files/original/7afd93ec561140a259c74a4404d33f7d.JPG
d1b340037cafeb2626007d538495e20c
http://landmarkquest.com/omeka/files/original/2620f8ecc63c00297424719c2da8af7d.JPG
217328e229489804b4a716beb8db5661
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Tuolumne County
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
<h2>#0123 Columbia</h2>
<h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Site information:</span></h4>
Columbia State Historic Park, NW corner of Washington and Broadway Sts, Columbia<br /><br />The site encompasses a few blocks, one plaque is near the park office and not far from the main parking lot.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/38%C2%B002'01.7%22N+120%C2%B024'07.9%22W/@38.03381,-120.402203,1010m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0?hl=en">38.033810,-120.402203</a>
<p></p>
<h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Plaque information:</span></h4>
One state plaque location is given above. <br /><br />A second state plaque is located to the southwest on Hwy 49: <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/38%C2%B000'48.4%22N+120%C2%B023'53.1%22W/@38.0134441,-120.3986442,262m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0?hl=en">38.013443,-120.398097 </a><br /><br />A third state plaque is located to the southeast on Hwy 49: <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/38%C2%B000'37.0%22N+120%C2%B023'27.0%22W/@38.0102641,-120.3913832,262m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0?hl=en">38.010263,-120.390836 </a><br />
<p></p>
<h4>Site plaque text:</h4>
Columbia<br /><br />Columbia, the 'Gem of the Southern Mines,' became a town of 4,000 to 5,000 in the 1850s, following the discovery of gold here by the Hildreth party March 27, 1850. Gold shipments, estimated at $87,000,000, declined rapidly after 1858, but Columbia never became a ghost town. <br /><br />Columbia State Historic Park was created in 1945 to preserve its historic buildings and sites.<br /><br />Plaque placed by California State Park Commission in cooperation with Tuolumne County Chamber of Commerce. May 10, 1958.<br />
<h4>Remote plaque text:</h4>
Columbia<br /><br />One of best preserved of early mining towns, and known as "Gem of Southern Mines". Gold discovered through Cloudburst, 1850: population grew to 6000 in six weeks.<br /><br />Governor Earl Warren signed bill at Columbia July 15, 1945, creating Columbia State Park.<br /><br />Department of Public Works - Division of Highways
<p></p>
Registered 7/6/1933
-
http://landmarkquest.com/omeka/files/original/5d838e281985900a760bead8881a2e0e.JPG
58ba0cc52647d61ec8960bb7ec23f6c0
http://landmarkquest.com/omeka/files/original/46b29da3cea28fbed4bea2013242fa1c.JPG
1e2bfaa000d26e4c8f3ccb3ae719de97
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Tuolumne County
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
<h2>#0124 Tuttletown</h2>
<h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Site information:</span></h4>
<p>On State Hwy 49 (P.M. 24.8) at Tuttletown Rd, Tuttletown <br /><br />Though the Tuttletown Hotel was still standing in 1949, I don't believe that is still the case. Nothing remains of the historical town that I know of.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/37%C2%B059'26.8%22N+120%C2%B027'42.9%22W/@37.990779,-120.461914,1011m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0?hl=en">37.990779,-120.461914</a></p>
<p></p>
<h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Plaque information:</span></h4>
State plaque
<p></p>
<h4>Plaque text:</h4>
Early day stopping place for men and mounts. Named for Judge Anson A. H. Tuttle who built first log cabin here in 1848. Stones used in this base from old Swerer Store built in 1854, remains of which still exist, 1949. Mark Twain traded here. Tuttletown Hotel, built in 1852 and still standing in 1949, was last operated by John Edwards.<br /><br />Tablet placed by California Centennial Commission. Base provided by Sonora Lodge of Elks No. 1587. Dedicated June 19, 1949.
<p></p>
Registered 7/6/1933
-
http://landmarkquest.com/omeka/files/original/56a60431939dff0271ce7dddc6476ad2.JPG
89e9a648716d999ceaff32078a19562f
http://landmarkquest.com/omeka/files/original/264b2627c1e9434054805d2863980585.JPG
19405d9385a1ae5d004cdc79df6840fc
http://landmarkquest.com/omeka/files/original/31df37d4759e945a76fe8b50282a1523.JPG
0536c8ae0f6ed64425c1810403796714
http://landmarkquest.com/omeka/files/original/7ff5bd9135fbcfd5993954a42e870374.JPG
fa9b773eee726f054eba19e3bac685b4
http://landmarkquest.com/omeka/files/original/18814d1f8dc6c05388b1a8070546e246.JPG
ceb1644d3f59c9fe784f25bb6195ef2c
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Tuolumne County
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
<h2>#0138 Mark Twain Cabin</h2>
<h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Site information:</span></h4>
0.8 mi off of State Hwy 49, at end of Jackass Hill Rd<br /><br /><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/37%C2%B059'57.8%22N+120%C2%B028'38.9%22W/@37.999382,-120.477482,1011m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0?hl=en">37.999382,-120.477482</a>
<p></p>
<h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Plaque information:</span></h4>
There are two state plaques for this landmark.<br /><br />One plaque is on Hwy 49 west of Jackass Hill Rd<br /><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/37%C2%B059'26.1%22N+120%C2%B028'29.4%22W/@37.9905971,-120.4753892,262m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0?hl=en">37.990596,-120.474842 </a><br /><br />One plaque is on Hwy 49 east of Jackass Hill Rd<br /><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/37%C2%B059'29.2%22N+120%C2%B028'07.9%22W/@37.9914501,-120.4694172,262m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0?hl=en">37.991449,-120.468870 </a><br /><br />There are also two private plaques at the cabin site.
<p></p>
<h4>State plaque text:</h4>
Mark Twain Cabin<br /><br />Replica, with original chimney and fireplace. Here on Jackass Hill, young Mark Twain, while guest of Gillis Brothers, 1864-65, gathered material for "Jumping Frog of Calaveras," which first brought him fame, and for "Roughing It."<br /><br />Department of Public Works - Division of Highways<br />
<h4>Private plaque 1 text:</h4>
Mark Twain Cabin<br />Stopping place of packers carrying supplies to miners. Often 200 jackasses on hill over night furnishing concert suggesting name “Jackass Hill”. Very coarse gold found here. $10,000 taken from 100 square feed of ground. Quartz found containing 3/4 of total weight in gold. Mark Twain, Steve, Jim and Bill Gilis and Dick Stoker, the “Dick Baker” in “Roughing it”, were cronies. Mark wrote here “Jumping Frog of Calaveras” from notes made at Angels Camp Tavern.<br />
<h4>Private plaque 2 text:</h4>
Mark Twain Cabin<br /><br />This cabin was first built in 1922 to commemorate the famed author’s presence in Tuolumne County during the winter of 1864–65. Sam Clemens had come over the mountains from Virginia City, Nevada, to San Francisco with his friend Steve Gillis. His various biographers gave different reasons for Clemens coming to Jackass Hill. No matter the reason, Sam Clemens arrived here on December 4, 1864.<br /><br />Clemens, better known as Mark Twain, stayed with the other two Gillis brothers, Jim and Bill, and Dick Stoker (local pocket miners) until about February 25, 1865. While living on the hill, Sam heard the story of the “Jumping Frog” in an Angels Camp saloon. His version would transform his life. Also some of the tall tales spun by the Gills brothers and Stoker would find their way into Mark Twain’s later writings. That short stay here in the Sierra had quite an impact on American Literature.<br /><br />Time and the elements took their toll on the first “Mark Twain Cabin,” so the Sonora Sunrise Rotary Club, during 2002-05, restored the cabin as its centennial project, celebrating 100 years of rotary (1905–2005). This cabin was dedicated on February 23, 2005, the 100th birthday of Rotary International.<br />
<p></p>
Registered 6/6/1934
-
http://landmarkquest.com/omeka/files/original/cf212c96ce12420e86dfa54fc91f2970.JPG
e106f2af9c3ca2948273144d80e8c758
http://landmarkquest.com/omeka/files/original/700089a07bd9a9ec1c23e0f66b966b6e.JPG
9a9250956c77b2acc67337316d49dd85
http://landmarkquest.com/omeka/files/original/d0a3aa31331f99d205a02e22fbe0347c.JPG
00cb21b7f1978c1a1c765df68103c0b4
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Tuolumne County
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
<h2>#0139 St. James Episcopal Church</h2>
<h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Site information:</span></h4>
Intersection of N Washington (State Hwy 49) and Elkin Sts, Sonora<br /><br /><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/37%C2%B059'14.1%22N+120%C2%B023'04.7%22W/@37.987256,-120.384645,1011m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0?hl=en">37.987256,-120.384645</a>
<p></p>
<h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Plaque information:</span></h4>
No plaque, but there is a state landmark sign of the type they used many years ago.
<p></p>
<h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">OHP description:</span></h4>
The seventh parish of the Protestant Episcopal Church in California, St. James is the oldest Episcopal Church building in the state. The first services were held in the church on October 4, 1859, and it was consecrated by Rt. Rev. Wm. Ingraham Kip in 1870.
<p></p>
Registered 6/6/1934
-
http://landmarkquest.com/omeka/files/original/67cccf8df8223ceb372ca3aef9cc232d.JPG
e38433a22349d08d45790da1d1f883ef
http://landmarkquest.com/omeka/files/original/8e2585adb67e60733f3952708c77ee76.JPG
c2990526ef323d23f5582a46ecf9967a
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Tuolumne County
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
<h2>#0140 Wells Fargo Express Company Building</h2>
<h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Site information:</span></h4>
NE corner of Main St and Solinsky Alley, Chinese Camp<br /><br /><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/37%C2%B052'15.3%22N+120%C2%B025'54.1%22W/@37.870914,-120.431695,1012m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0?hl=en">37.870914,-120.431695</a>
<p></p>
<h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Plaque information:</span></h4>
There is a private plaque which isn't exactly about this building, but is related to stage.
<p></p>
<h4>Plaque text:</h4>
To honor Eddie Webb<br /><br />Born December 17, 1880, in Snelling, Calif. One of the last of the stage drivers, Eddie made the haul from Chinese to the Coulterville, Groveland areas between 1898 - 1902 and drove the first mail stage of the "new" Shawmut Road.<br /><br />Dedicated by Matuca Chapter, No. 1849. E Clampus Vitus May 6, 1961
<p></p>
<h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">OHP description:</span></h4>
This building, erected in 1849 by the Walkerly brothers, was subsequently owned by the Morris brothers. It housed a general merchandise store in connection with the office of Adams Express Company, predecessor of Wells Fargo & Company. The original express agents were Sol Miller, C. W. H. Solinsky, and the Morris brothers.
<p></p>
Registered 6/6/1934
-
http://landmarkquest.com/omeka/files/original/6be796d7ba23a6d434e9936c8db0a21c.JPG
dab74fdb2e6cf20d1313b057103d8d19
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Tuolumne County
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
<h2>#0395 Shaw's Flat</h2>
<h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Site information:</span></h4>
SE corner of Shaw's Flat Rd and Mt Brow Rd, 2.6 mi SW of Columbia<br /><br />Nothing remains of this site, as far as I know.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/38%C2%B000'13.5%22N+120%C2%B024'05.5%22W/@38.003742,-120.401531,1017m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0?hl=en">38.003742,-120.401531</a>
<p></p>
<h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Plaque information:</span></h4>
Private plaque
<p></p>
<h4>Plaque text:</h4>
In 1850 this community was alive with gold miners. James D. Fair, after whom the Fairmont Hotel in San Francisco is named, was one of the most notable. The Mississippi House, built in 1850, contains many relics including the original bar and postoffice with its grill and mail boxes. On a nearby hill stands the old bell given by miners which summoned men to work and announced the governing of various courts. According to tradition, a local bartender added to his income by panning gold dust dropped on his muddy boots while serving customers.<br /><br />Tablet placed by Historic Landmark Committee and Tuolumne Parlor No. 144, Native Sons of the Golden West, October 5, 1947.
<p></p>
Registered 3/8/1948
-
http://landmarkquest.com/omeka/files/original/331791a27f9cf39df22ccd25a2761beb.JPG
c678ed83c72e10dd2158314ea6feba81
http://landmarkquest.com/omeka/files/original/ec5a610dfa118bda87fdb41b8e2cca20.JPG
470ee55c70dcacbd2bea590065edb3a8
http://landmarkquest.com/omeka/files/original/8986ad810dce2f8d89506e9331262cd0.JPG
efdf4823cc474f5146bb37fbfbad6dd9
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Tuolumne County
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
<h2>#0406 Big Oak Flat</h2>
<h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Site information:</span></h4>
On State Hwy 120 (P.M. 30.2), Big Oak Flat<br /><br />While there is a town of Big Oak Flat, nothing remains of the original site that I know of.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/37%C2%B049'21.7%22N+120%C2%B015'38.4%22W/@37.822687,-120.260653,1020m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0?hl=en">37.822687,-120.260653</a>
<p></p>
<h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Plaque information:</span></h4>
Private plaque
<p></p>
<h4>Plaque text:</h4>
Big Oak Flat<br /><br />First called Savage Diggins after the man who discovered gold here in 1848, the town was renamed Big Oak Flat about 1850 after the giant oak tree that stood in the center of town, near this spot. The oak, which was about 13 feet in diameter, was undermined in 1869 and burned in 1890, only pieces remained in 1949. Rich placer and lode mines are reported to have yielded $28,000,000 during the town's heyday. Stone buildings erected in 1852 were still standing in 1949.<br /><br />Tablet placed by California Centennials Commission. Arch provided by Boys Service Club Sonora Union High School. Dedicated April 3, 1949
<p></p>
Registered 4/14/1948
-
http://landmarkquest.com/omeka/files/original/0e3bb208cac043eb6fc4b22a85ce4c13.JPG
714573ec818add7b8665ef9860565b9f
http://landmarkquest.com/omeka/files/original/f97c48ec034cea73e40769dbe30ebb17.JPG
a4883d3e1fe25b0fe8dc3449e02809a8
http://landmarkquest.com/omeka/files/original/b10fc4bf18b81c66a86ded26b09e0e6f.JPG
841cac12658b4d24b856e93e0da074fd
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Tuolumne County
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
<h2>#0407 Summersville (Tuolumne)</h2>
<h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Site information:</span></h4>
In island, center of Carter St at intersection with Tuolumne Rd, Tuolumne <br /><br /><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/37%C2%B057'51.7%22N+120%C2%B014'10.1%22W/@37.964359,-120.236137,1018m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0?hl=en">37.964359,-120.236137</a>
<p></p>
<h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Plaque information:</span></h4>
Private plaque
<p></p>
<h4>Plaque text:</h4>
Tuolumne (Formerly called Summersville)<br /><br />Geographical center of East Belt placer gold rush, 1856-57. First white settlers, the Franklin Summers family, arrived in 1854 and built a log cabin a half mile west of this spot, the geographical center of East Belt Placer Gold Rush from 1856 to 1857. In 1858, James Blakely discovered the first quartz lode half a mile east of here and named it 'Eureka.' The mine became the nucleus of the town of Summersville, which was later called Carters and finally became Tuolumne. Other mining towns lively in gold rush days were Long Gulch, two miles south, and Cherokee, two miles north.<br /><br />Tablet placed by California Centennials Commission. Base provided by Tuolumne City Progressive Association. Dedicated October 24, 1949
<p></p>
Registered 4/14/1948
-
http://landmarkquest.com/omeka/files/original/04302a1916e12e4fc80af074350ab3a6.JPG
af726fd08af1eb8a5da777968132ce77
http://landmarkquest.com/omeka/files/original/3720031eda2ca94f5c7d48b0d094c953.JPG
b6808abc698e93521c15d0417baded47
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Tuolumne County
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
<h2>#0419 Jacksonville</h2>
<h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Site information:</span></h4>
Vista point at N approach to Don Pedro Bridge, State Hwy 120 (P.M. 19.4), 3.5 mi SE of Chinese Camp <br /><br />Nothing remains of this site, as it is underwater.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/37%C2%B050'40.6%22N+120%C2%B022'56.0%22W/@37.844603,-120.382212,1019m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0?hl=en">37.844603,-120.382212</a>
<p></p>
<h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Plaque information:</span></h4>
State plaque
<p></p>
<h4>Plaque text:</h4>
Jacksonville<br /><br />Near this site stood the historic town of Jacksonville, now inundated by the waters of Don Pedro Reservoir. The town was settled by Julian Smart, who planted the first garden and orchard in the spring of 1849, and named for Colonel A. M. Jackson. In 1850 it was the principal river town in the area and the center for thousands of miners working the rich bed of the Tuolumne River.<br /><br />Plaque placed by the State Department of Parks and Recreation in cooperation with the Golden Chain Council of the Mother Lode and the 120 Highway Association. November 19, 1971.
<p></p>
Registered 2/28/1949
-
http://landmarkquest.com/omeka/files/original/e5a40dd2a0cdcc76cd3767dad645901d.JPG
7a6a92f6faf053bd9ca479c3b6802a3f
http://landmarkquest.com/omeka/files/original/485f5fd9df4562a611a3b6f1fde9b75f.JPG
e18595c1f1275670fd6c2d6128510ff4
http://landmarkquest.com/omeka/files/original/cb4e163d6f5833cf60ff1f472aa482c7.JPG
85e0d431bdef9e31bc620683db9731c4
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Tuolumne County
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
<h2>#0420 Soulsbyville</h2>
<h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Site information:</span></h4>
NW and NE corner of Soulsbyville Rd and Community Dr, Soulsbyville <br /><br /><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/37%C2%B059'05.8%22N+120%C2%B015'49.5%22W/@37.984959,-120.263737,1017m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0?hl=en">37.984959,-120.263737</a>
<p></p>
<h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Plaque information:</span></h4>
Two private plaques
<p></p>
<h4>First plaque text:</h4>
Soulsbyville<br /><br />The first community in Tuolumne County to be founded (1855) entirely upon the operation of a lode mine. Site of the famous Soulsby Mine (discovered by Benjamin Soulsby) which produced over $6,500,00 in 1900. The first hard rock miners who worked mine were from Cornwall, England. First group of 499 Cornishmen arriving in 1858.<br /><br />Erected by citizens of Soulsbyville. Tuolumne County Gold Centennial Celebration Committee. Dedicated December 11, 1950.<br />
<h4>Second plaque text:</h4>
Soulsbyville<br /><br />Ben Soulsby first settled here in 1851. His son, young Ben, when age 12, discovered the first gold in the area by accident. One evening, while walking the family cow home, he saw some gold, told his father who, upon investigation, found a rich vein of ore near the surface of the ground. Young Ben was much excited and wanted to stake a claim at once. However since he was too young his father took it up for him. This mine was called the Soulsby Mine. People settled here making a large camp which was later called Soulsbyville. The mine, one of the first hard-rock mines in Tuolumne Co., was worked exclusively by Cornish miners. Between 60 and 70 "Cousin Jacks" as they were known, were employed here. Veins of gold bearing ore ran 12' wide to a depth of 650' requiring the operation of 2 Ingersoll and 2 Darlington drills along with a 15 stamp mill. By May, 1877 the town had 2 general stores, a meat market, school, church, 3 booming saloons and several boarding houses.<br /><br />Credo Quia Absurdum - Dedicated May 26, 1986. Matuca Chapter no. 1849. E Clampus Vitus
<p></p>
Registered 2/28/1949
-
http://landmarkquest.com/omeka/files/original/779776dfbec70855afbfb2cb3d0421a0.JPG
9b8ef1e3d92941425e4dcdc00a46ab49
http://landmarkquest.com/omeka/files/original/ef83acade68dd1121016e0cd8b234f23.JPG
c2a4f4db7cc5ad78637718a2b8a2a8b7
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Tuolumne County
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
<h2>#0422 Sonora-Mono Road</h2>
<h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Site information:</span></h4>
On State Hwy 108 (P.M. 14.5) at Sugar Pine cutoff, Sugar Pine <br /><br />Nothing remains of this site, as far as I know.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/38%C2%B003'40.2%22N+120%C2%B011'58.2%22W/@38.061164,-120.199513,1016m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0?hl=en">38.061164,-120.199513</a>
<p></p>
<h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Plaque information:</span></h4>
Private plaque
<p></p>
<h4>Plaque text:</h4>
Sonora Pass - Mono Road<br /><br />Toll gate, fine hotel, and stables near this spot in the 1850's. Jedediah Smith reputed to have been the first white man to cross over or near Sonora Pass, 1827. Portion of the road was built by Tuolumne County Water Co., 1852. Surveyed to Bridgeport, Mono County, 1860. Completed 1864 when six horse team took three weeks for round trip, Sonora to Bridgeport.<br /><br />Tablet placed by California Centennials Commission. Base provided by Sonora Lions Club. Dedicated December 11, 1949.
<p></p>
Registered 3/4/1949
-
http://landmarkquest.com/omeka/files/original/3c96fbeede3ba5ecb9080b38887df4ba.JPG
f339c3cd5b7455d4b69528835fcc4ac2
http://landmarkquest.com/omeka/files/original/c2981c707791bb236b0c38352fd2051b.JPG
96aa97633009c0b08fab50aeea7e2d11
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Tuolumne County
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
<h2>#0423 Chinese Camp</h2>
<h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Site information:</span></h4>
NW corner of State Hwy 120 (P.M. 15.9) and Main St, Chinese Camp <br /><br /><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/37%C2%B052'15.5%22N+120%C2%B025'52.7%22W/@37.870961,-120.431301,1019m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0?hl=en">37.870961,-120.431301</a>
<p></p>
<h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Plaque information:</span></h4>
Private plaque
<p></p>
<h4>Plaque text:</h4>
Chinese Camp<br /><br />Reportedly founded about 1849 by a group of Englishmen who employed Chinese as miners, Chinese Camp was headquarters for stagelines in early 1850s and for several California Chinese mining companies. Much surface gold was found on hills and flats. The first Chinese tong war in the state was fought near here between the Sam Yap and Yan Woo Tongs. Stone and brick post office, built in 1854, is still in use. The St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, built in 1855, was restored in 1949, its first pastor was Father Henry Aleric.<br /><br />Tablet placed by California Centennials Commission. Base provided by Tuolumne County Council No. 2165, Knights of Columbus. Dedicated June 19, 1949.
<p></p>
Registered 3/4/1949
-
http://landmarkquest.com/omeka/files/original/388d7f5d89ad755dd3e4384412fd98f7.JPG
8fdc90b5e4ea51b9802178114a1caeb4
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Tuolumne County
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
<h2>#0424 Sawmill Flat</h2>
<h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Site information:</span></h4>
22041 Sawmill Flat Rd, 2 mi SE of Columbia <br /><br />Nothing remains of this site, as far as I know.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/38%C2%B001'22.4%22N+120%C2%B022'47.2%22W/@38.022874,-120.379774,1017m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0?hl=en">38.022874,-120.379774</a>
<p></p>
<h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Plaque information: </span></h4>
Private plaque
<p></p>
<h4>Plaque text:</h4>
Sawmill Flat<br /><br />Name derived from two sawmills erected here to supply mining timbers early 1850’s. Population at one time 1000. Rich in pocket gold in heyday. Mining camp of Mexican woman, Doña Elisa Martinez, at north end of flat, reported to have been hideout of famous bandit, Joaquin Murieta. Site of story, “The Battle of Sawmill Flat.”<br /><br />Tablet placed by California Centennial Commission. Base provided by Odd Fellows and Rebekahs of Tuolumne County. Dedicated October 2, 1949
<p></p>
Registered 3/4/1949
-
http://landmarkquest.com/omeka/files/original/dea57ca11105008f737017ba9cd954d1.JPG
f8e758359675be51f849be8f169b2b0a
http://landmarkquest.com/omeka/files/original/974638ff09c0ec562a22af5637e3ad19.JPG
d43ba0974aea9605fcac0629795410c9
http://landmarkquest.com/omeka/files/original/70ba77f9388fd1f3bc503a4bd007047b.JPG
fb554e53be8f94cc6688d858207086ec
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Tuolumne County
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
<h2>#0431 Jamestown</h2>
<h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Site information:</span></h4>
NE corner of Main and Donovan Sts, Jamestown<br /><br /><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/37%C2%B057'06.5%22N+120%C2%B025'25.5%22W/@37.951817,-120.423752,1018m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0?hl=en">37.951817,-120.423752</a>
<p></p>
<h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Plaque information:</span></h4>
Private plaque
<p></p>
<h4>Plaque text:</h4>
Jamestown (Also called Jimtown)<br /><br />Known as gateway of Mother Lode and to southern mines, gold first discovered in Tuolumne County west of this point at Woods Creek by James Woods shortly before town was founded by Col. George James, August 8, 1848. Large quantities of gold recovered from streambeds and gulches during “Gold Rush.” Surrounded by famous mines from which millions were extracted in later years. First mercantile business in Southern mines said to have been in Butterfield Building, built in 1850, still standing (1948).<br /><br />Tablet placed by California Centinal Commission and base provided by Jamestown Promotion Club. August 8, 1948.<br />
<p></p>
Registered 3/16/1949
-
http://landmarkquest.com/omeka/files/original/8067004167f0943c483854f5d41cb81f.JPG
1a888b679d664870ce356e0e0000c7ba
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Tuolumne County
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
<h2>#0432 Springfield</h2>
<h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Site information:</span></h4>
At intersection of Springfield and Horseshoe Bend Rds, 1.1 mi SW of Columbia<br /><br />Nothing remains of this site, as far as I know.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/38%C2%B001'18.3%22N+120%C2%B024'45.9%22W/@38.021755,-120.412739,1017m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0?hl=en">38.021755,-120.412739</a>
<p></p>
<h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Plaque information:</span></h4>
Private plaque
<p></p>
<h4>Plaque text</h4>
Springfield<br /><br />Springfield received name from abundant springs gushing from limestone boulders. Town with its stores, shops and hotel, built around plaza. Once boasted 2,000 inhabitants. Believed founded by Donna Josefa Valmesada, Mexican woman of means with reputation for aiding Americans in War with Mexico. During heyday, 150 miners carts could be seen on road, hauling gold-bearing dirt to Springfield springs for washing.<br /><br />Tablet placed by Historic Landmarks Committee and Columbia Parlor No. 258, Native Sons of the Golden West, July 25, 1948.
<p></p>
Registered 3/16/1949
-
http://landmarkquest.com/omeka/files/original/8c7473cafa31bb668f3cc194f712dea9.JPG
7a7b259fb33263932f23b19c2315c29f
http://landmarkquest.com/omeka/files/original/026b094477b912f3535b10147d537225.JPG
8152bacf18a3fc20c569eb8933c84e53
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Tuolumne County
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
<h2>#0438 Parrott's Ferry</h2>
<h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Site information:</span></h4>
Vista area on Parrott's Ferry Rd, Calaveras side of Columbia-Vallecito Highway Bridge over Stanislaus River, 5 mi NW of Columbia<br /><br />Nothing remains of this site, as far as I know.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/38%C2%B002'22.3%22N+120%C2%B027'23.2%22W/@38.039519,-120.456453,1017m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0?hl=en">38.039519,-120.456453</a>
<p></p>
<h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Plaque information:</span></h4>
Private plaque
<p></p>
<h4>Plaque text:</h4>
Parrott's Ferry<br /><br />Site of ferry crossing established 1860 by Thomas H. Parrott connecting mining towns of Tuttletown and Vallecito. Ferry in operation until 1903 when first bridge built. Ferry boat of flat bottom wooden construction propelled on heavy cables. Cable anchorage in large boulder Calaveras side of river still visible (1949) at low water, sandbag dam built to form small lake.<br /><br />Tablet placed by California Centennial Commission. Base provided by Aronos Research Club of Sonora. Dedicated October 2, 1949.
<p></p>
Registered 6/2/1949
-
http://landmarkquest.com/omeka/files/original/2f830cbf6863bf9d4a455d7c6d8d6206.JPG
d01856176f4fca2711c31694eea06716
http://landmarkquest.com/omeka/files/original/798f8c919ccab49419f883fe4b8589af.JPG
c8cb445b8b13b7c11c358b13ae6373de
http://landmarkquest.com/omeka/files/original/caa7ec334107fbcf44fe1ca57c15901c.JPG
d37e60a094052c58d49390283ded2a4f
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Tuolumne County
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
<h2>#0445 Cherokee</h2>
<h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Site information:</span></h4>
On Confidence-Tuolumne City Rd (P.M. 8.5), 2 mi N of Tuolumne City <br /><br />Cherokee Cemetery is only thing remaining of original town that I know of.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/37%C2%B058'38.4%22N+120%C2%B014'48.8%22W/@37.9773351,-120.2479856,455m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x0!8m2!3d37.977333!4d-120.24689!5m1!1e4?hl=en&authuser=1">37.977333, -120.246890</a><br />
<p></p>
<h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Plaque information:</span></h4>
Until recently, there was a plaque at:<br /><br /><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/37%C2%B058'47.5%22N+120%C2%B014'53.0%22W/@37.979867,-120.248063,1017m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0?hl=en">37.979867,-120.248063</a><br /><br />Plaque has been moved or otherwise went missing. Entire base is removed.<br />
<p></p>
<h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">OHP description:</span></h4>
Gold was discovered here in 1853 by the Scott brothers, descendants of Cherokee Indians. Scars of placer 'diggins' in every little arroyo in Cherokee Valley, healed over by Mother Nature, were later replaced by a quartz mine. Present-day productive farms in this area were once rich placer grounds.
<p></p>
Registered 11/2/1949
-
http://landmarkquest.com/omeka/files/original/2afe2b73148f0976c3bbad238340706a.JPG
09b87d8fd96e6920d398ea963e2766a7
http://landmarkquest.com/omeka/files/original/4cb15921eb1874efc20e5da46637cf9e.JPG
c493c5b1a7008054f2b2e8ef7c301d29
http://landmarkquest.com/omeka/files/original/55fe9b9054d210eb70175b427034d654.JPG
a538d2b12c1f53d4c466d8e37995c4c8
http://landmarkquest.com/omeka/files/original/4df67fb9638b54e2c064b865202664fd.JPG
63e049deed7a53908649e6a590237576
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Tuolumne County
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
<h2>#0446 Groveland</h2>
<h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Site information:</span></h4>
On NE corner of Main (State Hwy 120) and Back Sts, Groveland <br /><br /><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/37%C2%B050'21.7%22N+120%C2%B013'47.1%22W/@37.839373,-120.229744,1019m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0?hl=en">37.839373,-120.229744</a>
<p></p>
<h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Plaque information:</span></h4>
Private plaque
<p></p>
<h4>Plaque text:</h4>
Groveland<br /><br />Formerly called "First Garrote" because of the hanging of a Mexican for stealing a horse, Groveland was built in 1849 as shown by dated adobe brick taken from a partition, adobe buildings were still standing in 1949. Gold was discovered here in 1849, and thousands of dollars in placer gold were taken from mines on Garrote Creek, Big Creek, and other diggings. Deer Flat, Noisy Flat and The Rancheria well known nearby places in heyday.<br /><br />Tablet placed by California Centennials Commission. Base provided by Big Oak Flat Highway 120 Association. Dedicated November 27, 1949.
<p></p>
Registered 11/2/1949
-
http://landmarkquest.com/omeka/files/original/0968709f43ad332931d9e29bf1c82407.JPG
286776232151c2e8cf56a8b4b0162c69
http://landmarkquest.com/omeka/files/original/51d19be83d00edfce6c1b09632995e1f.JPG
cf05f0d356c5836c8e5d5d9e3465f06b
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Tuolumne County
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
<h2>#0460 Second Garrote</h2>
<h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Site information:</span></h4>
On State Hwy 120 (P.M. 34. 7), 2.4 mi SE of Groveland<br /><br /><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/37%C2%B049'29.7%22N+120%C2%B011'44.9%22W/@37.824911,-120.195806,1020m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0?hl=en">37.824911,-120.195806</a>
<p></p>
<h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Plaque information:</span></h4>
Private plaque
<p></p>
<h4>Plaque text:</h4>
Second Garrote<br /><br />A sizable settlement was established at this rich placer location in 1849 by miners spreading east from Big Oak Flat and Groveland. The famous hangman's tree, part of which still stands (1950), is reported to have been instrumental in the death of a number of law-breakers during the heyday of this locality, hence its name.<br /><br />Tablet placed by California Centennials Commission. Base provided by Charles G. Hall Pst No. 3668 V.F.W. Dedicated September 17, 1950.
<p></p>
Registered 5/9/1950
-
http://landmarkquest.com/omeka/files/original/d743d95034d95c9c4318824a290f7a51.JPG
b79c46dd724857fa9b34fa5525500ae2
http://landmarkquest.com/omeka/files/original/be7df944d29b2862af706c514983f47c.JPG
39ceee0f665865db85a1b6a76c92a4f9
http://landmarkquest.com/omeka/files/original/8b0def445bedb0f16d09652f5764bbbf.JPG
73e2ab961b6f20e528676b5e06274c8b
http://landmarkquest.com/omeka/files/original/e67b6b7cdf664b878695decba8bb4bcb.JPG
18fc300e35b4bd2f086ac78eb94774d6
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
Tuolumne County
Dublin Core
The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/.
Title
A name given to the resource
<h2>#1053 Sierra Railway Shops</h2>
<h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Site information:</span></h4>
At intersection of Sierra Ave and 9th St, Jamestown<br /><br />Site is a state park. Plaque accessible any time, site limited to operating hours with fee.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/37%C2%B057'04.4%22N+120%C2%B025'05.8%22W/@37.9512292,-120.4204687,1011m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0?hl=en">37.951225, -120.418280</a>
<p></p>
<h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Plaque information:</span></h4>
State plaque
<p></p>
<h4>Plaque text:</h4>
Sierra Railway Shops<br /><br />Between 1897 and 1955 this shops[sic] complex, including freight house, roundhouse, turntable and car shops, was Sierra Railway's main locomotive and car maintenance facility. Sierra served the hardrock mining and lumbering industries, and assisted construction of regional dams and reservoirs. Sierra also became California's best known movie railroad, decorating Sierra locomotives and cars to play many roles in movies and television.<br /><br />Plaque placed by California State Parks, the Native Sons of the Golden West, and the California State Parks Foundation. Dedicated 2014, the 150th anniversary of California State Parks.
<p></p>
Registered 8/28/2014