1 1200 41 http://landmarkquest.com/omeka/files/original/dd0b4128f1c91074628852b905b2ca54.JPG be0dcacb2da4f582a684b359c06dc379 http://landmarkquest.com/omeka/files/original/12b4e208a931811d646ed6d0637be666.JPG 6361c9b73a0859f5dde5360ad6a57694 http://landmarkquest.com/omeka/files/original/4a2e2154a6415221f05ffd3d300984fd.JPG 4ceb84daa8142ae4322af40cc3576549 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 Calaveras 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>#0251 Valley Springs</h2> <h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Site information:</span></h4> At intersection of State Hwys 12 and 26, Valley Springs<br /><br /><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/38%C2%B011'28.7%22N+120%C2%B049'44.6%22W/@38.191307,-120.829048,1008m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0?hl=en">38.191307,-120.829048</a> <p></p> <h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Plaque information:</span></h4> Private plaque <p></p> <h4>Plaque text:</h4> Valley Spring<br /><br />The original three foot narrow gauge line was built by the San Joaquin &amp; Sierra Nevada Railroad, extending from Brack's Landing on the Mokelumne River, east to Valley Spring. The depot and turntable were built around the time of completion of the last section, which was finished in April 1885, at a total cost of $409,570.00. The line was changed to standard gauge by Southern Pacific around 1904. It was then extended 13 miles further east to Kentucky House to service the Calaveras Cement Company in 1925. Passenger service ended around 1932 but the line continued to serve as a freight line, until the closure of the cement plant. The last rail shipment of cement was in 1983.<br /><br />Dedicated by Matuca Chapter #1849 E Clampus Vitus. May 30, 1993 (5998) Credo Quia Absurdum <p></p> <h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">OHP description:</span></h4> In 1885 the San Joaquin and Sierra Nevada Railroad Company completed a narrow-gauge railroad from Brack's Landing to Valley Springs. The line eventually became the property of Southern Pacific Company, and a standard-gauge line into Valley Springs was substituted. <p></p> Registered 9/3/1937 http://landmarkquest.com/omeka/files/original/51a7c89d53aa64fbb04184ae57e84d32.JPG c2e41b4985a99df9ff9a1a87b2d9c931 http://landmarkquest.com/omeka/files/original/d8e3c938f66c04fb51ff101f2cd86cb3.JPG 356f80b23f2de9b87dda90ede259e014 http://landmarkquest.com/omeka/files/original/3844c9ee044bfc3946fa42bcccf44f3c.JPG 3d81776fd3752a4f67676eb6bb847ed9 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 Calaveras 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>#0252 San Andreas</h2> <h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Site information:</span></h4> NW corner of State Hwy 49 and Main St, San Andreas<br /><br /><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/38%C2%B011'46.8%22N+120%C2%B040'51.7%22W/@38.196332,-120.681023,1008m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0?hl=en">38.196332,-120.681023</a> <p></p> <h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Plaque information:</span></h4> Private plaque <p></p> <h4>Plaque text:</h4> San Andreas<br />Heart of the Southern Mines<br /><br />Settled by Mexicans in 1848. Named after Catholic parish of St. Andrew. First newspaper was published here Sept 24, 1856. Destroyed by fire June 4, 1858, and in 1863. County seat of Calaveras County since 1866. Rendezvous of Joaquin Murieta. Black Bart, notorious stage robber, tried here and sent to prison from here. Noted mining camp since early days. Gold from the surrounding ancient river channels and placer mines contributed greatly to the success of the Union during the Civil War.<br /><br />Erected by Calaveras County Chamber of Commerce. October 26, 1930. <p></p> Registered 9/3/1937 http://landmarkquest.com/omeka/files/original/cb19a1ee10016eb588a1ed84fdf95dff.JPG 6215d42164ffbfe932877331dec2b1b5 http://landmarkquest.com/omeka/files/original/068c3aaec856ccea8004f5908118cf2a.JPG 1add52559b3bd1d73fcc75d9a6953e23 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 Calaveras 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>#0253 Sandy Gulch</h2> <h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Site information:</span></h4> State Hwy 26, W of Sandy Gulch Ln, 2.1 mi W of West Point<br /><br />While there is still a community of Sandy Gulch, nothing historical remains of this site, as far as I know.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/38%C2%B022'44.9%22N+120%C2%B032'24.5%22W/@38.37913,-120.540134,1005m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0?hl=en">38.37913,-120.540134</a> <p></p> <h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Plaque information:</span></h4> Private plaque <p></p> <h4>Plaque text:</h4> Sandy Gulch<br /><br />This site, in 1849, was a trading center for pioneer miners of Northwestern Calaveras County. It was named after the gulch where William and Dan Carsner found large nuggets imbedded in the course sand. Water for mining was brought from the Middle Fork of the Mokelumne River. Through the Sandy Gulch and Kadish Ditches. Quartz mining began in the early fifties. The first custom stamp mill was at the head of Sandy Gulch. The school and elections precincts were established early. Hangmanss Tree stood near the center of town. Numerous Mi-Wuk Indians lived here then. There are many pioneers buried in the cemetery. This monument is erected in memory of them.<br /><br />Originally dedicated by the Native Daughters of the Golden West, 14 September 1941. Plaque replaced by the Calaveras County Historical Society - 1993. <p></p> Registered 9/3/1937<br /> <p></p> http://landmarkquest.com/omeka/files/original/74bb1ce54f8dd577bbf15b45fc88a633.JPG 91e9a22d536a9466f0ed22483e74d53a http://landmarkquest.com/omeka/files/original/9ee756a1023e894c9b4b4ae5d72df15e.JPG 73e791b30b1a7652f31f8c5cec1fd7bb http://landmarkquest.com/omeka/files/original/cac994f6ecddde2c27e17f5af6fff93c.JPG 3f47c7f5fa83638dfc2aa233b3e7e7c9 http://landmarkquest.com/omeka/files/original/c60a80c89abe3480170791edd53a32a6.JPG a8e71235cdead2a5e93c63303e52bfa9 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 Calaveras 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>#0254 Camanche</h2> <h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Site information:</span></h4> The site is 0.5 miles west of the plaque, submerged by the lake.&nbsp; Nothing remains of the site, as far as I know.<br /> <p></p> <h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Plaque information:</span></h4> State plaque located in Camanche Recreation area, on Camanche Rd. Site and plaque are restricted access, but a temporary access pass may be granted at gate.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/38%C2%B012'45.8%22N+120%C2%B055'22.1%22W/@38.212725,-120.92282,1008m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0?hl=en">38.212725,-120.92282</a> <p></p> <h4>Plaque text:</h4> Camanche<br /><br />Named Camanche in 1849 after Camanche, Iowa. Once called Limerick Peak population 1500. Rich mining at nearby Cat Camp, Poverty Bar, and Sand Hill. Mokelumne River water brought in by Lancha Plana and Poverty Bar ditch. Fire June 21, 1873, destroyed large Chinatown. Buhach manufactured on the nearby Hill Ranch.<br /><br />Monument and plaque erected by Calaveras County Historical Society and residents of Camanche, in cooperation with the California State Park Commission. April 8, 1956<br /> <h4>Plaque addendum text:</h4> Historical landmark plaque no. 254 was formerly located in the now submerged townsite of Camanche one half mile to your left (west). These hand hewn blocks are mortise stones from the south abutment of the Westmoreland Suspension Bridge, constructed during the gold rush era and formerly located two miles northeast of here.<br /><br />Plaque placed and rededicated by the East Bay Municipal Utility District in cooperation with the Calaveras County Historical Society, May 5, 1968. <p></p> Registered 9/3/1937 http://landmarkquest.com/omeka/files/original/7663a09c55630920b3e5141bd2ea75d0.jpg 8ddf5248f190978d3ea2daeb7c3cf5fa 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 Calaveras 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>#0255 Calaveritas</h2> <h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Site information:</span></h4> Calaveras Rd at Costa Rd, 4.5 mi SE of San Andreas<br /><br /><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/38%C2%B009'28.1%22N+120%C2%B036'43.7%22W/@38.157797,-120.61215,1008m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0?hl=en">38.157797,-120.61215</a> <p></p> <h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Plaque information:</span></h4> State plaque <p></p> <h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Plaque text:</span></h4> Calaveritas<br /><br />Calaveritas, settled in 1849 by Mexicans, was a flourishing mining town complete with stores, saloons, gambling houses, and fandango halls. Joaquin Murieta is said to have frequently visited its fandango halls and gambling houses. Destroyed by fire in 1858.<br /><br />Marker placed by California Centennials Commission. Base furnished by Calaveras County 20-30 Club. Dedicated June 18, 1950. <p></p> Registered 9/3/1937 http://landmarkquest.com/omeka/files/original/60ea15f463f4934cea4cb1db9ca9faab.JPG b9ddc2b6097a4ef4f450be042badd62e 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 Calaveras 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>#0256 I.O.O.F. Hall, Mokelumne Hill</h2> <h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Site information:</span></h4> NE corner of Main and Center Sts, Mokelumne Hill<br /><br /><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/38%C2%B018'07.7%22N+120%C2%B042'21.6%22W/@38.302132,-120.706008,1013m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0?hl=en">38.302132,-120.706008</a> <p></p> <h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Plaque information:</span></h4> No plaque <p></p> <h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">OHP description:</span></h4> This is said to be California's first three-story building to be erected outside the coastal towns. The original building was erected in 1854 as a two-story building - a third story to be used for lodge purposes was added later. <p></p> Registered 9/3/1937 http://landmarkquest.com/omeka/files/original/8f85ff78fbbb1b9f9c28eb4c097dfc67.JPG c03733b4b7ca61785a206df1cc0be2ed http://landmarkquest.com/omeka/files/original/b8f87be8ca8b801e6e5f0c69b4364fa0.JPG 187a837735b768f8b7387453a4e4c99a http://landmarkquest.com/omeka/files/original/99a18a22832a790345bb196476e0ea88.JPG 71bf83fa50932bc3ce1589ed0def2108 http://landmarkquest.com/omeka/files/original/99d6924c533ff2b20d2c72de2882d0c5.JPG 2b3df7e4ab29edf1949791c3d307002a 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 Calaveras 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>#0257 Campo Seco</h2> <h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Site information:</span></h4> Intersection of Campo Seco and Penn Mine Rds, Campo Seco<br /><br /><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/38%C2%B013'35.8%22N+120%C2%B051'14.7%22W/@38.226602,-120.854075,1007m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0?hl=en">38.226602,-120.854075</a> <p></p> <h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Plaque information:</span></h4> State plaque <p></p> <h4>Plaque text:</h4> Campo Seco<br /><br />Campo Seco was settled in 1849 by Mexicans who worked placers in Oregon Gulch. The largest living cork oak tree in California was planted here in 1858. The iron doors of the ruined Adams Express Building were still standing in 1950.<br /><br />Marker placed by California Centennials Commission. Base furnished by the Campo Seco Community Club. Dedicated September 9, 1950 <p></p> Registered 9/3/1937 http://landmarkquest.com/omeka/files/original/9297ea50ce4f7ef68eb4c3020551643d.JPG 7e69bb5cf38677efdfc030b8978dfa8c http://landmarkquest.com/omeka/files/original/541838ff6f86758fa22f93bd72297ff8.JPG e1f44b6bcdbcefffd87e88b83f2a3dd1 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 Calaveras 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>#0258 Fourth Crossing</h2> <h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Site information:</span></h4> State Hwy 49 (P.M. 14.0) at San Antonio Creek, 5 mi S of San Andreas<br /><br />Nothing remains of this site, as far as I know.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/38%C2%B007'50.1%22N+120%C2%B038'04.3%22W/@38.130589,-120.634533,1009m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0?hl=en">38.130589,-120.634533</a> <p></p> <h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Plaque information:</span></h4> State plaque <p></p> <h4>Plaque text:</h4> Fourth Crossing<br /><br />Located on the Stockton-Murphys Road at the fourth crossing of the Calaveras River. This early mining settlement, once called Foremans, was famous in the 1850s for its rich placer ores. Later, it became an important stage and freighting depot and served the southern mines until after the turn of the century.<br /><br />Plaque placed by the California State Park Commission in cooperation with the Calaveras County Historical Society, October 23, 1965. <p></p> Registered 9/3/1937 http://landmarkquest.com/omeka/files/original/e2a72cc8433d38dcfbf99b23ecef7531.JPG 8a090455c431089360dbf3ac19361915 http://landmarkquest.com/omeka/files/original/a076223c9909d934d8c7f5d9cd2dfe8c.jpg 5a6e9d8ae34001f87f9d1a6dcb2c47a8 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 Calaveras 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>#0261 Congregational Church</h2> <h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Site information:</span></h4> NE corner of Main and Church Sts, Mokelumne Hill<br /><br /><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/38%C2%B018'01.1%22N+120%C2%B042'23.1%22W/@38.30032,-120.706415,1013m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0?hl=en">38.30032,-120.706415</a> <p></p> <h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Plaque information:</span></h4> No plaque <p></p> <h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">OHP description:</span></h4> The Congregational Church in Mokelumne Hill was organized August 28, 1853. The church building, erected in 1856, is the oldest Congregational Church building in the state. <p></p> Registered 9/3/1937 http://landmarkquest.com/omeka/files/original/d3bcc7f41c13dd078b9769b9f059cd00.JPG f72f5d3d28c9800a7a9043df4fafa1c2 http://landmarkquest.com/omeka/files/original/5666e9c6b6a831488444acf26cd02c4a.JPG e3cc86863b899ca3c32aa5bff6d4bc7c 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 Calaveras 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>#0262 Milton</h2> <h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Site information:</span></h4> County Road J14 (Milton Rd), Milton<br /><br />On Jan 23, 2016, about 2 months before I visited, the historic Masonic Lodge where the plaque was located burned down.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/38%C2%B001'56.0%22N+120%C2%B051'10.4%22W/@38.032208,-120.852885,1010m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0?hl=en">38.032208,-120.852885</a> <p></p> <h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Plaque information:</span></h4> Private plaque, but the plaque is really more about the Masonic Hall than it is about the town.&nbsp; there is no other plaque for the town, though.<br /> <p></p> <h4>Plaque text:</h4> Keystone Lodge No. 161, F. &amp; A.M. instituted in Copperopolis, Dec. 19, 1862, at the height of the copper mining boom. Moved, 1881, to Milton, the terminal of the Stockton &amp; Copperopolis Railroad, which because of the collapse of copper mining, never reached its intended goal. Dedicated to the memory of those who sought to perpetuate the moral teachings of Freemasonry. To them we gratefully acknowledge our debt.<br /><br />Grand Lodge F.&amp; A.N. of California. Dec. 19, 1962 <p></p> <h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">OHP description:</span></h4> Completion of the Southern Pacific Railroad in 1871 marked the birth of the town of Milton. Named after Milton Latham, one of the railroad construction engineers, this town was the first in Calaveras County to have a railroad. Freight and passengers continued their journeys to other parts of Calaveras County by wagon and stagecoach. <p></p> Registered 9/3/1937 http://landmarkquest.com/omeka/files/original/67690b99aad1497b3cdf1b0c2397edf7.JPG bc9f76d078db6ba0dbb6b5e244d9133c http://landmarkquest.com/omeka/files/original/5b5c2fe1925939bc90ccbd3a8063881d.JPG 5a41f992865f802737a3ef636d6a5a5a 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 Calaveras 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>#0263 Stone Corral</h2> <h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Site information:</span></h4> Stone Corral Ranch, on State Hwy 26 (P.M. 0.8), 9.5 mi SW of Valley Springs<br /><br />Stone Corral Ranch is private property. No sign that any stone corrals exist to this day. If they do, they are in this region.&nbsp; Stone Corral Community Church is located on Hwy 26 near Milton Rd.<br /> <p jstcache="141" jsinstance="*0" class="section-hero-header-title-subtitle"><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/38%C2%B005'56.4%22N+120%C2%B055'35.3%22W/@38.099009,-120.9280098,645m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x0!8m2!3d38.099009!4d-120.926462?hl=en"><span jstcache="142">38.099009, -120.926462</span></a></p> <p></p> <h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Plaque information:</span></h4> No plaque <p></p> <h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">OHP description:</span></h4> Stone Corral, consisting of a hotel, barns, and the large corrals for which it was named, was one of the stopping places on the road from the mines to Stockton. <p></p> Registered 9/3/1937 http://landmarkquest.com/omeka/files/original/8f4b722d9bd1b9bc34349e8fe2476a59.JPG 31bf8a4b3af4dcfa9c8d4cfa3af33b8e http://landmarkquest.com/omeka/files/original/e6443bb05f9ed6a6203222a018f8c5b7.JPG f107795a6bca3197b587a95b12dbbda3 http://landmarkquest.com/omeka/files/original/f30e1d0034098eeb2129017a688c61e9.JPG f7607e747d36e800a230a2402c52b008 http://landmarkquest.com/omeka/files/original/b4f0992c2140a7c63af6061a2bdf8419.JPG 530674a5c543c57fb537892a72d8dbd4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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Title A name given to the resource <h2>#0264 Double Springs</h2> <h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Site information:</span></h4> On Double Springs Rd, 3.6 mi E of Valley Springs<br /><br />Nothing remains of this site, as far as I know.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/38%C2%B012'47.7%22N+120%C2%B046'25.6%22W/@38.213257,-120.773766,1014m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0?hl=en">38.213257,-120.773766</a> <p></p> <h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Plaque information:</span></h4> Private plaque at site of former town, two state plaques east and west of site on Hwy 26.<br /><br />East plaque: <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/38%C2%B012'34.2%22N+120%C2%B044'31.1%22W/@38.209492,-120.741962,1014m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0?hl=en">38.209492,-120.741962</a><br />West plaque: <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/38%C2%B012'18.8%22N+120%C2%B047'27.7%22W/@38.2052151,-120.7915832,261m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0?hl=en">38.205214,-120.791036</a> <p></p> <h4>State plaque text:</h4> Double Springs<br /><br />Founded February 18, 1850, Double Springs was once the seat of Calaveras County. The old courthouse, said to be constructed of lumber brought from China, is still standing, but not on its original site.<br /><br />Department of Public Works - Division of Highways<br /> <h4>Private plaque text:</h4> Double Springs<br />First county seat of Calaveras County, Feb. 18, 1850.<br /><br />Land located in 1847 by Charles L. Peck. Claimed under preemption notice to the Alcalde of San Francisco, recorded Sept. 19, 1850 at Page 69, in record B, 3rd archives of San Francisco. Surveyed and platted as Double Springs Townsite in 1850. FIrst county courthouse of imported Chinese panels, erected 100 feet southwest of the monument. Hon. W. Fowle Smith, first county judge and L.A. Collier, first county clerk.<br /><br />Erected by Calaveras County Chamber of Commerce, June 8, 1950.<br /> <p></p> Registered 9/3/1937 http://landmarkquest.com/omeka/files/original/56b6a09df3727f5a0c08ccd4500b75eb.JPG f4d599345af3205554d255e0622a9b21 http://landmarkquest.com/omeka/files/original/c001556729433f5c45176624718ec75d.JPG 9663e62ec5ab660d04b640c3cf77061f 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 Calaveras 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>#0265 Chili Gulch</h2> <h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Site information:</span></h4> State Hwy 49 (P.M. 26.4), 1.4 mi S of Mokelumne Hill <br /><br />Nothing remains of the site, as far as I know.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/38%C2%B016'50.3%22N+120%C2%B042'30.9%22W/@38.280629,-120.708583,1007m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0?hl=en">38.280629,-120.708583</a> <p></p> <h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Plaque information:</span></h4> State plaque <p></p> <h4>Plaque text:</h4> Chili Gulch<br /><br />Richest placer mining section, extending five miles, in Calaveras County. Received name from Chileans who worked gulch in 1848 and 1849, and scene of the so-called Chilean War. Largest known quartz crystals recovered from a mine on south side of gulch.<br /><br />Marker placed by California Centennials Commission. Base furnished by Mokelumne Lions Club. Dedicated July 4, 1949. <p></p> Registered 9/3/1937 http://landmarkquest.com/omeka/files/original/3b4f68cc591fa7cb7514112923eb33c1.JPG 0b1341115547cd9747ed3e1ccb55ecaa http://landmarkquest.com/omeka/files/original/4282a2b8f09b1ce1fd198e6e3d61cd2a.JPG c081e81c5495a3ea68d04d19975a2139 http://landmarkquest.com/omeka/files/original/bd875bbda8bd90c4f1b24045efd2fb06.JPG 5ff699a1f896812710e0c0acf0377760 http://landmarkquest.com/omeka/files/original/6041581ce7d8536fffa2435320a07977.JPG 032283b7942d6b25f5d483acb51d9753 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 Calaveras 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>#0266 Jenny Lind</h2> <h4>Site information:</h4> At intersection of Main and Alley, Jenny Lind<br /><br /><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/38%C2%B005'41.6%22N+120%C2%B052'13.9%22W/@38.094891,-120.87052,1009m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0?hl=en">38.094891,-120.87052</a> <p></p> <h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Plaque information:</span></h4> Private plaque <p></p> <h4>Plaque text:</h4> Jenny Lind<br /><br />Settled in the 1840's as a flourishing gold mining, cattle ranching and farming community.<br /><br />Dedicated on the 100th anniversary of Joaquin Parlor, No. 5, Stockton, Native Daughters of the Golden West. April 4, 1987 <p></p> <h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">OHP description:</span></h4> Jenny Lind, located on the north bank of the Calaveras River, was a placer mining town as early as 1849. Most of the placer mining was done along the hillsides above the river - later the river was mined with dredgers. In 1864 the population was said to be 400, half of them Chinese. <p></p> Registered 9/3/1937 http://landmarkquest.com/omeka/files/original/f58e67a83c0d1da6dfe3dd8232fdb818.JPG 1afd28e467d22d7858f8f42945478ead http://landmarkquest.com/omeka/files/original/7dcf05eed80e7ac5174b8a0292f98c94.JPG 97834629a9aa87e7e77a5d4aa1b574c2 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 Calaveras 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>#0267 Mitchler Hotel</h2> <h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Site information:</span></h4> 457 Main at Algiers St, Murphys<br /><br /><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/38%C2%B008'15.4%22N+120%C2%B027'53.8%22W/@38.13762,-120.464933,1009m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0?hl=en">38.13762,-120.464933</a> <p></p> <h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Plaque information:</span></h4> State plaque <p></p> <h4>Plaque text:</h4> Murphys Hotel<br /><br />James L. Sperry and John Perry opened the Sperry and Perry Hotel August 20, 1856. In 1881 Henry Atwood and then Harvey Blood owned it. In 1882, the Mitchler family renamed it the Mitchler Hotel. In 1945, the McKimins' changed its name to Murphys Hotel. In 1963, a College of the Pacific group purchased it. One of the oldest operating hotels in California.<br /><br />Plaque placed by the State Department of Parks and Recreation in cooperation with Murphys A &amp; Q Inc. (Owners), September 18, 1980. <p></p> Registered 9/3/1937 http://landmarkquest.com/omeka/files/original/0baa0d487cd6b8bdf863d9c97585794d.JPG 4ec6f32000ce91c058c507f2958c6b3a http://landmarkquest.com/omeka/files/original/3ec3833279642256f100bb4f4a163259.JPG 3620ba4daf1a802192045f5ea37ee6cf http://landmarkquest.com/omeka/files/original/1be08d985e1ddfd6c0e38a733ebffb16.jpg ececec3917aab115d828b8e84f89f39b 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 Calaveras 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>#0268 West Point</h2> <h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Site information:</span></h4> State Hwy 26 (P.M. 34.4) and Main St, West Point<br /><br /><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/38%C2%B023'50.2%22N+120%C2%B031'39.5%22W/@38.397285,-120.527628,1005m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0?hl=en">38.397285,-120.527628</a> <p></p> <h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Plaque information:</span></h4> State plaque <p></p> <h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Plaque text:</span></h4> West Point <br /><br />Named by famous scout Kit Carson while searching for a pass over Sierras. One emigrant road forked at Big Meadows, and north branch came directly to West Point. A thriving trading post prior to the gold discovery. Bret Harte, famous author, lived here for a period. <br /><br />Marker placed by California Centennials Commission. Base furnished by Mokelumne Lions Club. Dedicated July 3, 1949 <p></p> Registered 9/3/1937 http://landmarkquest.com/omeka/files/original/bb81d5770c1882cbe201c43519fbcece.JPG 9d96fca2a94ebf7456b99011860872c4 http://landmarkquest.com/omeka/files/original/c44c482f49c890662c59b01756115702.JPG 529d2877629cfa09f15115295eab8ad2 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 Calaveras 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>#0269 Mokelumne Hill</h2> <h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Site information:</span></h4> SE corner of Main and Center Sts, Mokelumne Hill<br /><br /><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/38%C2%B018'06.8%22N+120%C2%B042'20.7%22W/@38.301893,-120.705759,1006m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0?hl=en">38.301893,-120.705759</a> <p></p> <h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Plaque information:</span></h4> Private plaque <p></p> <h4>Plaque text:</h4> Mokelumne Hill<br /><br />Mokelumne is an Indian word, first applied to the nearby river. Earliest settlement was at Happy Valley by French trappers. Gold was discovered by discharged members of Stevenson's Regiment in 1848. Mokelumne Hill was the center of the richest placer mining section of Calaveras County and one of the principal mining towns of California. Corral Flat produced over thirty millions in gold. Sixteen feet square constituted a claim. The so-called 'French War' for possession of gold mines occurred in 1851. 'Calaveras Chronicle' was established in 1850. Fights between grizzly bears and bulls amused early residents. The town was destroyed by fires in 1854, 1864, and 1874. County seat of Calaveras County from 1853 to 1866.<br /><br />Erected by Calaveras County Chamber of Commerce. Dedicated by Native Daughters of the Golden West, June 1937. <p></p> Registered 9/3/1937 http://landmarkquest.com/omeka/files/original/31cc3e63387f910d2d5e1bd4c75cc3c5.JPG 2b6f533582c8f80b9c316eabb42eba75 http://landmarkquest.com/omeka/files/original/edd9e7684fcfa8e896dc41ccbbce5824.JPG 28e3d028bc3af08e889356a5f761afec http://landmarkquest.com/omeka/files/original/61d054d00ecf20bb0b520ebdef74c58c.JPG 77767d31c42ab0d93e3e4e971c6a0bcc http://landmarkquest.com/omeka/files/original/20f2f8ddeab6302b1eb1e6db35ac651a.JPG b91a3dff652e2f47ee1b4e24549cee61 http://landmarkquest.com/omeka/files/original/e0fe46bd4296faf4fed90e0d13e41d84.JPG 3ac4975eb4b59163778744d2c222d12e 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 Calaveras 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>#0271 Pioneer Cemetery</h2> <h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Site information:</span></h4> State Hwy 12 (P.M. 176), 0.7 mi W of junction with State Hwy 49<br /><br /><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/38%C2%B012'30.9%22N+120%C2%B042'28.1%22W/@38.208572,-120.707809,1008m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0?hl=en">38.208572,-120.707809</a> <p></p> <h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Plaque information:</span></h4> No plaque, but there is a state sign <p></p> <h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">OHP description:</span></h4> This pioneer cemetery was said to have been established in 1851. Most of the graves are unmarked - stones appeared over only three of them in 1936. This cemetery is located almost opposite where the town of North Branch originally stood, before the site was mined for gold. <p></p> Registered 9/3/1937 Graves http://landmarkquest.com/omeka/files/original/ed4c93b95a6482faab20413c6d2bb776.JPG b07803f8c5a79bea81cb217cd4c5d3e5 http://landmarkquest.com/omeka/files/original/a41d4d18263dbf4f8404453f44caddf8.JPG e1f1f44ff56010051b875226c72895c9 http://landmarkquest.com/omeka/files/original/c3ba077b8a82d5b6280ce6bd2b530ed1.JPG 787a02d36efc6053806c5af470ed5886 http://landmarkquest.com/omeka/files/original/4595fe21782ea4e2e4d38ed266ce0320.jpg d6a8bbf4730b56331cb96f64bd5cd586 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 Calaveras 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>#0272 Douglas Flat</h2> <h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Site information:</span></h4> On Main St, just off State Hwy 4, Douglas Flat <br /><br /><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/38%C2%B007'00.1%22N+120%C2%B027'14.0%22W/@38.116681,-120.4539,1016m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0?hl=en">38.116681,-120.4539</a> <p></p> <h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Plaque information:</span></h4> No plaque, but there is a state sign <p></p> <h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">OHP description:</span></h4> Douglas Flat was a roaring mining camp of the early 1850s. In 1857 the Harper and Lone Star Claims produced $130,000 worth of gold. The so-called Central Hill Channel, an ancient river deposit from which vast quantities of gold have been taken, is located here. <p></p> Registered 10/6/1937 http://landmarkquest.com/omeka/files/original/35b7fcd0d5e31f800c0d7fbd32a1cc93.JPG fc574909978f84ad08aa8e996b87bfc3 http://landmarkquest.com/omeka/files/original/c90b9f95a99cfe5cf4f544a494c4c5e6.JPG 3b3923eca3e78c3d2b914a4df3fea014 http://landmarkquest.com/omeka/files/original/3d2ac00e794a2197f376af92ff33aafd.JPG 4bf567269cdbfc08f651795009c21d93 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 Calaveras 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>#0273 Vallecito</h2> <h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Site information:</span></h4> Corner of Cemetery Ln and Church St, Vallecito<br /><br /><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/38%C2%B005'11.0%22N+120%C2%B028'27.0%22W/@38.086384,-120.47416,1009m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0?hl=en">38.086384,-120.47416</a> <p></p> <h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Plaque information:</span></h4> Private plaque which doubles for this landmark and #370<br /> <p></p> <h4>Plaque text:</h4> Vallecito<br /><br />One of California's important early day mining towns named by Mexicans meaning Little Valley. Gold was discovered here by the Murphy Brothers on 1849. It was originally called "Murphys' Old Diggings". This bell was cast at Troy N.Y. in 1853. After being brought around the horn it was purchased from the ship with funds contributed by early day residents, then brought to Vallecito and erected in a large oak tree in 1854. It was used to call the people together for all purposes until February 16, 1939, when a severe wind blew the old tree down.<br /><br />This monument was erected by popular subscription and dedicated by the Grand Parlor of the Native Sons of the Golden West on the first day of October, 1939 <p></p> <h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">OHP description:</span></h4> This mining camp of the early 1850s was almost totally destroyed by fire on August 28, 1859. Nearby is Moaning Cave, which the Indians used as a burial ground. <p></p> Registered 10/6/1937 http://landmarkquest.com/omeka/files/original/81f7ad48746c9da71e8b54cc39539669.JPG 850508fac53a0b8430ab3106c1beafeb 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 Calaveras 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>#0274 Carson Hill</h2> <h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Site information:</span></h4> State Hwy 4, 3.7 mi S of Angels Camp on Hwy 49 <br /><br /><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/38%C2%B001'39.5%22N+120%C2%B030'23.9%22W/@38.027633,-120.506636,1010m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0?hl=en">38.027633,-120.506636</a> <p></p> <h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Plaque information:</span></h4> State plaque <p></p> <h4>Plaque text:</h4> Carson Hill<br /><br />Gold discovered in creek just below town by James H. Carson in 1848, whose name was given to creek, hill, and town. In November 1854, at Morgan Mine, was found the largest gold nugget in California, weighing 195 pounds troy, worth at that time $43,000.<br /><br />Marker placed by California Centennials Commission. Base furnished by Angels Camp Lions Club. Dedicated May 22, 1949. <p></p> Registered 10/6/1937 http://landmarkquest.com/omeka/files/original/1fa16c25d78559ddfbeb2af2bf46e8a9.JPG 9a57370c81c08edff4f338c74efa0b08 http://landmarkquest.com/omeka/files/original/53a924c63bd51856d9207692c87f31d5.JPG f2f700a72e1598f27cfbfaf9736a0949 http://landmarkquest.com/omeka/files/original/071c60206bfda44e11d0bb9ada055985.JPG 7eab23cd98008a49ae4baf6b90328bf0 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 Calaveras 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>#0275 Murphys</h2> <h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Site information:</span></h4> At intersection of Main and Jones Sts, Murphys<br /><br /><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/38%C2%B008'14.6%22N+120%C2%B027'42.9%22W/@38.137401,-120.461918,1009m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0?hl=en">38.137401,-120.461918</a> <p></p> <h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Plaque information:</span></h4> Private plaque <p></p> <h4>Plaque text:</h4> Murphys<br /><br />One of the principal mining communities in Calaveras County, Murphys was named for the discoverer of gold on the flat in 1849. The objective of many immigrants coming over the Sierras by Ebbetts Pass, Murphys Flat and surrounding mines produced 20,000,000 dollars in gold. Early regulations restricted claims to 8 ft. square. A suspension flume conveying water across Murphys Creek and drainage race draining the flat were two outstanding accomplishments of early day miners. The business portion of town was destroyed by fire August 20, 1859. Joaquin Murieta bandit, is said to have begun his murderous career here. Calaveras Light Guards recruiting for Civil War, organized here on May 4, 1861.<br /><br />Erected and dedicated Dec 1937 by Ruby Parlor No. 46 Native Daughters of the Golden West, Chispa Parlor No. 139 Native Sons of the Golden West. <p></p> Registered 10/6/1937 http://landmarkquest.com/omeka/files/original/988d48984103f402e32bf461eee67aa2.JPG ce373b1b5a454f59f45dc2eeb7acac10 http://landmarkquest.com/omeka/files/original/45ad5b840f5879e54af00b2fdc9aa6de.JPG 4ee53bf6e8d96e65cb8c8d16f2c869a4 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 Calaveras 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>#0276 Robinson's Ferry</h2> <h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Site information:</span></h4> Vista point on State Hwy 49 (P.M. 0.6), 5.4 mi S of Angels Camp<br /><br />Nothing remains of this site, as far as I know.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/38%C2%B000'32.2%22N+120%C2%B030'16.8%22W/@38.008954,-120.504673,1010m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0?hl=en">38.008954,-120.504673</a> <p></p> <h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Plaque information:</span></h4> State plaque <p></p> <h4>Plaque text:</h4> Robinson's Ferry<br /><br />In 1848 John W. Robinson and Stephen Mead established ferry transport for freight, animals and persons across river. In 1856 Harvey Wood purchased interest and later acquired property which was maintained by Wood Family until 1911. Charges were 50 cents for each passenger, horse, jenny or other animal.<br /><br />Marker placed by California Centennials Commission. Base furnished by Angels Camp Lions Club. Dedicated May 22, 1949. <p></p> Registered 10/6/1937 http://landmarkquest.com/omeka/files/original/c6dbc902fba57428d38caf4d31705cab.JPG 5b4c347f8f40121641362bd5ee558b96 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 Calaveras 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>#0280 Glencoe (Mosquito Gulch)</h2> <h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Site information:</span></h4> State Hwy 26 (P.M. 26.2), Glencoe<br /><br />There is a community of Glencoe, but there isn't much to see.&nbsp; Nothing historical remains, as far as I know.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/38%C2%B021'08.2%22N+120%C2%B035'01.0%22W/@38.352292,-120.5836,1012m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0?hl=en">38.352292,-120.5836</a> <p></p> <h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Plaque information:</span></h4> No plaque <p></p> <h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">OHP description:</span></h4> Glencoe was formerly called Mosquito Gulch. The business portion of the town was on the north side of Mosquito Gulch, but not one of the old buildings remains. The mines were first worked by the Mexicans in the early 1850s - quartz mining predominated but there was some placer mining. <p></p> Registered 1/8/1938 http://landmarkquest.com/omeka/files/original/b151f57e6d107c45f36613c1a32f443c.JPG 39c7a6240ee9ccd86d20d3777e037115 http://landmarkquest.com/omeka/files/original/bbcd05e46aa511519983379ad8d6b651.JPG 766c580208d15b45df083cb5f5602c68 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 Calaveras 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>#0281 O'Byrne Ferry</h2> <h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Site information:</span></h4> Hwy 48 (P.M. 0.3), O'Byrne Ferry Rd<br /><br />Nothing remains of this site, as far as I know.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/37%C2%B053'57.4%22N+120%C2%B034'16.6%22W/@37.89928,-120.571282,1012m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0?hl=en">37.89928,-120.571282</a> <p></p> <h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Plaque information:</span></h4> Private plaque <p></p> <h4>Plaque text:</h4> O'Byrne Ferry<br /><br />In 1852 a chain cable bridge replaced the ferries that once crossed here and was supplanted in turn by a covered truss structure in 1862. Some writers claimed that this was the location of Bret Harte's Poker Flat. In late "49" there was a large camp here, with miners washing gold out on both banks of the Stanislaus River.<br /><br />Replaced by Calaveras County Historical Society 1993. <p></p> Registered 1/8/1938 http://landmarkquest.com/omeka/files/original/9716a829e0db1d1d10f11589572fd150.JPG e66b901723b0671da3d533624db3b73b http://landmarkquest.com/omeka/files/original/07dea1008688ead0926ebaf74d321762.JPG 4e0174e16568f3c929e360983a7a4a36 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 Calaveras 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>#0282 El Dorado</h2> <h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Site information:</span></h4> NW corner of Mountain Ranch Rd and Whiskey Slide Rd, Mountain Ranch<br /><br /><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/38%C2%B013'42.8%22N+120%C2%B032'33.6%22W/@38.228564,-120.542681,1007m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0?hl=en">38.228564,-120.542681</a> <p></p> <h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Plaque information:</span></h4> Private plaque <p></p> <h4>Plaque text:</h4> El Dorado<br /><br />Patented as a townsite in 1872, this early town derived its name from a sawmill located here. A post office established at Mountain Ranch in 1856, was moved to El Dorado in 1868 and El Dorado has thus became known as Mountain Ranch. This bell was used from 1885 to 1953 in the local school. Established as Cave City School District in 1855. In 1946 this school joined with the Banner District to become the El Dorado Union Elementary School District.<br /><br />Erected by El Dorado Union Community Club. Dedicated by Calaveras County Historical Society June 17, 1956. Rededicated 1996. <p></p> Registered 1/8/1938 http://landmarkquest.com/omeka/files/original/db468246b7dd9050596c5bd07d699600.JPG 9be112e51204c7c722c064bdc72f5656 http://landmarkquest.com/omeka/files/original/4e342a86f7242d7ee18ad08bffbcefd6.JPG d3e130e613166184d7d9d4546debc8c2 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 Calaveras 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>#0284 Jesus Maria</h2> <h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Site information:</span></h4> On Jesus Maria Rd, 4.9 mi SE of Mokelumne Hill<br /><br />I'm not certain the cemetery is historical, as many graves are fairly recent. But it's the only thing around here aside from the stone ruins, so it is probably related to the old town. <br /><br /><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/38%C2%B017'06.6%22N+120%C2%B038'42.0%22W/@38.285158,-120.645001,1013m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0?hl=en">38.285158,-120.645001</a> <p></p> <h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Plaque information:</span></h4> No plaque <p></p> <h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">OHP description:</span></h4> The town, center of a large placer mining section, was named for a Mexican who raised vegetables and melons for the miners. It was settled in the early 1850s with a large population of Mexicans, French, Chileans, and Italians. <p></p> Registered 1/8/1938 http://landmarkquest.com/omeka/files/original/60f4f8c57c30801eefeb00e5df3630e0.jpg a18e742b9c70362c91e6399b7d8124ae 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 Calaveras 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>#0286 Rail Road Flat</h2> <h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Site information:</span></h4> NE of intersection of Railroad Flat and Summit Level Rds, Rail Road Flat <br /><br /><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/38%C2%B020'35.7%22N+120%C2%B030'43.7%22W/@38.343257,-120.512142,1006m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0?hl=en">38.343257,-120.512142</a> <p></p> <h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Plaque information:</span></h4> State plaque <p></p> <h4>Plaque text:</h4> Rail Road Flat<br /><br />This historic mining town, elevation 2,600 feet, was founded in 1849 and named after primitive mule-drawn ore cars used here. The center of rich placer and quartz mining, its largest producer was the Petticoat Mine. As a result of black fever, the town's population was decimated in 1880. The post office established in 1857, and the Edwin Taylor store built in 1867, and the site of an Indian council house are among present day attractions.<br /><br />Plaque placed by the California State Park Commission in cooperation with the Rail Road Flat Community Club, August 4, 1967. <p></p> Registered 1/8/1938 http://landmarkquest.com/omeka/files/original/f14c7c3ba7910762c75ac9daf6660883.JPG abc08e83e5147ecfe3a4aee92b3d4422 http://landmarkquest.com/omeka/files/original/0b6c67ca45dc2c12b28e5077916020d0.JPG c08de16af3c8b599024d6c4986f12aa4 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 Calaveras 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>#0287 Angels Camp</h2> <h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Site information:</span></h4> NE corner of Main St and Birds Way, Angels Camp<br /><br /><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/38%C2%B004'06.4%22N+120%C2%B032'21.9%22W/@38.068455,-120.539409,1010m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0?hl=en">38.068455,-120.539409</a> <p></p> <h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Plaque information: </span></h4> Private plaque <p></p> <h4>Plaque text:</h4> Angels Camp<br />Home of the Jumping Frog<br />Romance - Gold - History<br /><br />Founded in 1849 by George Angel, who established a mining camp and trading store 200 feet below this marker. A rich gravel mining area and one of the richest quartz mining sections of the Mother Lode. Production records of over 100 million dollars for Angels Camp and vicinity. Towmsite established in 1873.Prominent in early-day California history. The locale of Mark Twain's famous story, The Jumping Frog of Calaveras. Frequented by Joaquin Murieta, Black Bart, and other early-day bandits.<br /><br />Erected and dedicated by Calaveras County Chamber of Commerce, May 16, 1931. <p></p> Registered 2/4/1938 http://landmarkquest.com/omeka/files/original/826f8708d28c445858ee09bd74dbc488.JPG de876ecb2c3c7e854e457e4aedad5034 http://landmarkquest.com/omeka/files/original/8ee4d2323268f4dc5fc1fa567592e610.JPG 34c6e0ac44e3f417400ff59e6823679c http://landmarkquest.com/omeka/files/original/48def8de0e3a0f4889e8aa9da4715f7f.JPG 91a740a050ff0ac7d48527d4677863f1 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 Calaveras 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>#0288 Altaville</h2> <h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Site information:</span></h4> Intersection of State Hwys 49 and 4, Altaville<br /><br /><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/38%C2%B004'46.5%22N+120%C2%B033'18.4%22W/@38.079571,-120.555108,1010m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0?hl=en">38.079571,-120.555108</a> <p></p> <h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Plaque information:</span></h4> There is a private plaque for the Altaville Foundry, with remains near the Burger King at Demerest and Main.&nbsp; No plaque specifically for the whole town.<br /> <p></p> <h4>Plaque text:</h4> Altaville Foundry &amp; Machine Works founded by J.M. Wooster, Est. 1854<br /><br />Is the site of the longest running continuously operated foundry west of the Mississippi River. All quartz machinery needed for the numerous mines surrounding the Altaville, Angels Camp area was cast here. It was previously known as Altaville Foundry and Machine Works, Calavaras Iron &amp; Steel Co., and lastly California Electric Steel Co. Previous owners: D.D. Demarest &amp; T.H. Fullen, 1860, Lawrence Monte Verde &amp; Demarest Family 1892, Lawrence Monte Verde Family 1928.<br /><br />Dedicated May 27, 1995. Princess Parlor No. 84 N.D.G.W. Angels Towne Center <p></p> <h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">OHP description:</span></h4> The history of Altaville is closely identified with that of Angels Camp. Altaville has been the foundry town of Calaveras County since D. D. Demerest established a foundry there in 1854. Most of the stamp mills and a large part of the mining machinery erected in Calaveras and Tuolumne Counties were built at the Altaville Foundry. A brick schoolhouse was built at Altaville in 1858 and the townsite was established in 1873. <p></p> Registered 2/4/1938 http://landmarkquest.com/omeka/files/original/1fb3f3cbfc08c4e0d0965de0896b0d6a.JPG c16d80118589866c720712147dbebbc3 http://landmarkquest.com/omeka/files/original/f259e9c1873319f5224841f8370058cc.JPG 8fbcb39194f66e7fdcda76e6b3aa7643 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 Calaveras 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>#0295 Paloma</h2> <h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Site information:</span></h4> Intersection of Paloma Rd and Edster St, Paloma<br /><br /><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/38%C2%B015'32.4%22N+120%C2%B045'43.8%22W/@38.258991,-120.762175,1007m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0?hl=en">38.258991,-120.762175</a> <p></p> <h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Plaque information:</span></h4> State plaque <p></p> <h4>Plaque text:</h4> Paloma (Fosteria)<br /><br />Gwin Mine, Paloma, and Lower Rich Gulch was mined for placer in 1849. Quartz was discovered by J. Alexander in 1851. Property acquired by William M. Gwin, California's first U.S. Senator, in 1851. The Gwin Mine, closed in 1908, yielded millions.<br /><br />Marker placed by California Centennials Commission. Base furnished by Paloma Community Club. Dedicated September 5, 1949 <p></p> Registered 9/19/1938 http://landmarkquest.com/omeka/files/original/37e2d6afb356873ea4038347329d5aca.JPG 718d55ec63d7f510fbdaa9dab20d8d74 http://landmarkquest.com/omeka/files/original/29d367ecb0e02ea8fb9d992662aefc09.JPG 57c419764034f5fed591b16bff2a9706 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 Calaveras 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>#0296 Copperopolis</h2> <h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Site information:</span></h4> In front of fire station, 375 Main St, Copperopolis<br /><br /><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/37%C2%B058'45.5%22N+120%C2%B038'22.1%22W/@37.979291,-120.639479,1011m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0?hl=en">37.979291,-120.639479</a> <p></p> <h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Plaque information:</span></h4> State plaque <p></p> <h4>Plaque text:</h4> Copperopolis<br /><br />Copper discovered here by W. K. Reed and Thomas McCarty in 1860. Mines were utilized during the Civil War and the first and second world wars. During Civil War period was principal copper producing section of United States.<br /><br />Marker placed by California Centennials Commission. Base furnished by Copperopolis Community Center. Dedicated May 30, 1949. <p></p> Registered 9/19/1938 http://landmarkquest.com/omeka/files/original/0f9bd68c004c67a8e9572b5797aca49e.JPG fc574909978f84ad08aa8e996b87bfc3 http://landmarkquest.com/omeka/files/original/39b99a869f7500acb27991f1d484f513.JPG 3b3923eca3e78c3d2b914a4df3fea014 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 Calaveras 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>#0370 Vallecito Bell Monument</h2> <h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Site information:</span></h4> Corner of Cemetery Ln and Church St, Vallecito<br /><br /><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/38%C2%B005'11.0%22N+120%C2%B028'27.0%22W/@38.086384,-120.47416,1009m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0?hl=en">38.086384,-120.47416</a> <p></p> <h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Plaque information:</span></h4> Private plaque which doubles for this landmark and #273<br /> <p></p> <h4>Plaque text:</h4> Vallecito<br /><br />One of California's important early day mining towns named by Mexicans meaning Little Valley. Gold was discovered here by the Murphy Brothers on 1849. It was originally called "Murphys' Old Diggings". This bell was cast at Troy N.Y. in 1853. After being brought around the horn it was purchased from the ship with funds contributed by early day residents, then brought to Vallecito and erected in a large oak tree in 1854. It was used to call the people together for all purposes until February 16, 1939, when a severe wind blew the old tree down.<br /><br />This monument was erected by popular subscription and dedicated by the Grand Parlor of the Native Sons of the Golden West on the first day of October, 1939 Registered 4/3/1940 http://landmarkquest.com/omeka/files/original/f27541c0ec4b446988a24bdaf2efe718.jpg 6ab1e6d3fd315cc81c1b0f25b6e4c3db 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 Calaveras 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>#0465 Old Mining Camp of Brownsville</h2> <h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Site information:</span></h4> Pennsylvania Gulch Rd, 0.9 mi SW of Murphys<br /><br />Nothing remains of this site, as far as I know.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/38%C2%B007'43.5%22N+120%C2%B026'31.6%22W/@38.128735,-120.442096,1015m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0?hl=en">38.128735,-120.442096</a> <p></p> <h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Plaque information:</span></h4> State plaque <p></p> <h4>Plaque text:</h4> Site of Brownsville<br /><br />A thriving mining camp on rich Pennsylvania Gulch in the 1850s and 1860s. Named for Alfred Brown, former owner of Table Mountain Ranch. Laws of the Brownsville mining district provided that each miner could own one wet and one dry claim, not to exceed 150 square feet.<br /><br />California State Park Commission. Monument base erected by Chispa Parlor No. 139 of NSGW and Ruby Parlor No. 46 of NDGW. Dedicated July 19, 1953. <p></p> Registered 8/30/1950 http://landmarkquest.com/omeka/files/original/1a161a1ace720630cfd55a6406855b21.JPG b049191ec0660811ecddd5f17221c171 http://landmarkquest.com/omeka/files/original/e0f65e696bcd964279b63d16da936156.JPG 6c6cd6abb2b9f4386d8f1ed0d5ee721c 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 Calaveras 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>#0466 The Peter L. Traver Building</h2> <h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Site information:</span></h4> 470 Main St, Murphys<br /><br /><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/38%C2%B008'16.0%22N+120%C2%B027'55.9%22W/@38.137783,-120.465513,1015m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0?hl=en">38.137783,-120.465513</a> <p></p> <h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Plaque information:</span></h4> State plaque <p></p> <h4>Plaque text:</h4> Peter L. Traver Building<br /><br />Constructed by Peter L. Traver in 1856. Oldest stone building in Murphys. Iron shutters and sand on the roof protected it from fires of 1859, 1874, and 1893. It served as general store, a Wells Fargo office, and later, garage.<br /><br />Monument erected by Chispa Parlor No. 139 of NSGW and Ruby Parlor No. 46 of NDGW. Dedicated July 19, 1953. <p></p> Registered 8/30/1950 http://landmarkquest.com/omeka/files/original/f92e9ec7f694d83416715b944d720345.JPG fef2e2bcbe19c91463b045d7acee2bee http://landmarkquest.com/omeka/files/original/a3807b6ff2dea1c93c94854ea954fffa.JPG 6ca7b02d929d4aa43690d4483c3da9d2 http://landmarkquest.com/omeka/files/original/faa21a3457e7d5c6d3a850a2e29e58ca.JPG fb997ccf33eab49e10b6a4c96639d7ef 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 Calaveras 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>#0499 Red Brick Grammar School</h2> <h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Site information:</span></h4> 125 N Main St, Altaville<br /><br /><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/38%C2%B005'01.9%22N+120%C2%B033'40.6%22W/@38.083846,-120.561289,1016m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0?hl=en">38.083846,-120.561289</a> <p></p> <h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Plaque information:</span></h4> State plaque <p></p> <h4>Plaque text:</h4> Altaville Grammar School<br /><br />This brick building, erected in 1858 with funds raised by a dance in the Billiard Saloon of the N.R. Prince Building (which still stands, 1955) is one of the oldest schools of California. It was in use until 1950, when it was replaced by the present Mark Twain Elementary School in Altaville.<br /><br />Marker placed by the California State Park Commission in cooperation with Princess Parlor No. 84, Native Daughters of the Golden West, May 1, 1955. <p></p> Registered 12/4/1951 http://landmarkquest.com/omeka/files/original/456644ed8218750978bd822958778266.JPG 6a90a0917d887b8c4f597c06542ae9bd http://landmarkquest.com/omeka/files/original/e720424b2dadd44f52041af1f0acd736.JPG 7ac41e90aaf137c16913a5013399c76e http://landmarkquest.com/omeka/files/original/4b2388ce36853b2a2ccc7a2b0df944aa.JPG 0982fdac9da16114b0f5c6166912e1b4 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 Calaveras 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>#0663 Courthouse of Calaveras County, 1852-1866, and Leger Hotel</h2> <h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Site information:</span></h4> NE corner of Main and Lafayette Sts, Mokelumne Hill<br /><br /><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/38%C2%B018'04.3%22N+120%C2%B042'21.0%22W/@38.301197,-120.705835,1013m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0?hl=en">38.301197,-120.705835</a> <p></p> <h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Plaque information:</span></h4> State plaque <p></p> <h4>Plaque text:</h4> Calaveras County Courthouse and leger Hotel<br /><br />A portion of this building served as the Calaveras County Courthouse from 1852 to 1866, when the county seat was removed to San Andreas. George W. Leger then acquired the court building and made it a part of his adjoining hotel, which has been in operation since early gold mining days. It was known as the Grand Hotel in 1874 when fire damaged it and destroyed its dance hall. Restored in 1879, it has since been known as the Leger Hotel.<br /><br />Plaque placed by the California State Park Commission in cooperation with the Mokelumne Hill Lions Club, June 14, 1959. <p></p> Registered 11/5/1958 http://landmarkquest.com/omeka/files/original/e5e2a71d7b6964bfafa222fbf6cd5cf4.JPG a46694ee27def23496d74bc81dbbd969 http://landmarkquest.com/omeka/files/original/1388a69856ca9b899a2df0fbbf8b5e09.JPG ac0fd68d3ccb25cdcfb67a2d9e912725 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 Calaveras 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>#0734 Angels Hotel</h2> <h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Site information:</span></h4> NE corner of Main St and Bird Way, Angels Camp<br /><br /><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/38%C2%B004'06.9%22N+120%C2%B032'21.5%22W/@38.06859,-120.53931,1016m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0?hl=en">38.06859,-120.53931</a> <p></p> <h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Plaque information:</span></h4> State plaque <p></p> <h4>Plaque text:</h4> Angels Hotel<br /><br />C. C. Lake erected here a canvas hotel in 1851. It was replaced by a one-story wooden structure, and then by one of stone in 1855, with a second story being added in 1857. Here, Samuel Clemens first heard the yarn, which was later to bring him fame as Mark Twain, author of "The Jumping Frog of Calaveras".<br /><br />Plaque placed by the California State Park Commission in cooperation with Princess Parlor No. 84, Native Daughters of the Golden West, July 31, 1960. <p></p> Registered 4/8/1960 http://landmarkquest.com/omeka/files/original/2b40ba9eb7f54b10e9112e78a0a82c59.JPG c1501f571b4ca30fa8f7d837e2cace8e http://landmarkquest.com/omeka/files/original/91d02b23d1706874b6b682e4647aa27a.jpg a88b2cf2dd3294b47acb3c06f26f6ce1 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 Calaveras 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>#0735 Prince-Garibardi Building</h2> <h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Site information:</span></h4> 298 S Main St, near Hwy 4 junction, Altaville<br /><br /><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/38%C2%B004'44.9%22N+120%C2%B033'15.2%22W/@38.079133,-120.554213,1016m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0?hl=en">38.079133,-120.554213</a> <p></p> <h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Plaque information:</span></h4> State plaque <p></p> <h4>Plaque text:</h4> Prince-Garibardi Building<br /><br />This structure was erected in 1852 by B. R. Prince and G. Garibardi for a general merchandise business. Improved in 1857 with living quarters on the second floor, it is still used for living and warehouse purposes.<br /><br />Plaque placed by the California State Park Commission in cooperation with the Princess Parlor No. 84, Native Daughters of the Golden West, July 31, 1960. <p></p> Registered 4/8/1960 http://landmarkquest.com/omeka/files/original/465cee157ff84dfe37cfdaef78096d8d.JPG 6c5d0ec7c7c8297a8a88684e610290ec http://landmarkquest.com/omeka/files/original/8de67ecc2aec4b4a3a30278438ecddd6.jpg 1228923e80cdc7d177fd11a73ae17464 http://landmarkquest.com/omeka/files/original/e0bfc6afafc8d5aaa9101f55a551a969.JPG c79fb993ba49c9b2228c17e5a9057996 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 Calaveras 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>#0769 Birthplace of Archie Stevenot</h2> <h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Site information:</span></h4> State Hwy 4 (P.M. 3.3), 3.7 mi S of Angels Camp<br /><br />The third photo is of another plaque honoring Archie Stevenot near the plaque for #276.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/38%C2%B001'39.5%22N+120%C2%B030'23.9%22W/@38.027633,-120.506636,1017m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0?hl=en">38.027633,-120.506636</a> <p></p> <h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Plaque information:</span></h4> Private plaque <p></p> <h4>Plaque text:</h4> To honor Archie Stevenot<br />"Mr. Mother Lode"<br /><br />He was born Sept. 25, 1882 on the old Stevenot Homestead one-half mile west of this marker. Son of Emile K. and Sarah E. Stevenot and the grandson of Gabriel K. Stevenot, Calaveras County pioneer who pitched tent there in April, 1850. Student, salesman, miner, rancher, post master, school board member and general superintendent of the nearby Carson Hill Mine, he has spent a productive lifetime in this region. He established the Mother Lode Highway Association in 1919, serving as president or director until 1950 when it joined into the Golden Chain Council. One of the organizers of the California State Chamber of Commerce. One of organizers of Mother Lode baseball league. A native son and one of the state's favorites, there is hardly an activity for the benefit of California and the Mother Lode with which he has not been identified.<br /><br />To our Supreme Noble Grand Humbug of the Grand Council of E. Clampus Vitus, Inc. this marker is affectionately dedicated this 14th day of October, 1961. Matuca Chapter, E. Clampus Vitus No. 1849. <p></p> <h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">OHP description:</span></h4> The Stevenot family established the borax industry in California - Archie Stevenot was proclaimed 'Mr. Mother Lode' by resolution of the 1961 session of the State Legislature. Not only he but his father and grandfather lent fame to the Carson Hill region of California. <p></p> Registered 12/1/1961 http://landmarkquest.com/omeka/files/original/8701c79292cfba775ebf9a9b627c9d3b.JPG 43ffc64b37fb11041902d54e2ef2c65a http://landmarkquest.com/omeka/files/original/9a2490937eccd58636b42fb3d876d271.JPG 4ca3dfa13c463212fc6424b004c87e25 http://landmarkquest.com/omeka/files/original/69fa4f215007fe0466eb96cb5532c626.jpg f3187f9bc8b5e6e69bd99091bea93cd8 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 Calaveras 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>#0956 California Caverns at Cave City</h2> <h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Site information:</span></h4> Cave City Rd, approx 4 mi from Mountain Ranch Rd via Michel Rd, 11 mi E of Hwy 49 in San Andreas<br /><br />Site is privately owned and access to the cavern is limited to operating hours. Fee required.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/38%C2%B012'09.4%22N+120%C2%B030'33.0%22W/@38.202618,-120.509174,1014m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0?hl=en">38.202618,-120.509174</a> <p></p> <h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Plaque information:</span></h4> No plaque, but there is a state sign <p></p> <h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">OHP description:</span></h4> The historical significance of California Caverns is well established as a major cavern system and as one of the earliest officially recorded caves (1850) in the Mother Lode region of California. The early commercial enterprise associated with California Caverns is evidenced by the historical documents verifying organized tourist activities as early as 1854. Although one of numerous caves in the Mother Lode region, California Caverns claims the distinction of having the most extensive system of caverns and passageways. <p></p> Registered 5/18/1983