Site information:

Calaveras Rd at Costa Rd, 4.5 mi SE of San Andreas

38.157797,-120.61215

Plaque information:

State plaque

Plaque text:

Calaveritas

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.

Marker placed by California Centennials Commission. Base furnished by Calaveras County 20-30 Club. Dedicated June 18, 1950.

Registered 9/3/1937