Georgetown
Pride of the SierrasGeorgetown was founded in 1849 by George Phipps, a member of a party of sailors prospecting for gold, who first pitched his tent near the head of what is now known as Empire Canyon. George's town quickly developed into a center of commerce, providing supplies to gold miners working the many claims in the region.
GrowlersburgWithin Georgetown a small community in the lower area of town became known as Growlersburg, and was inhabited by those claiming to be part of the original Phipps party. Those raucous and rowdy residents were called Growlers.
E Clampus VitusA Lodge of the ancient and honorable society of E Clampus Vitus was organized in Georgetown on March 15, 1856 by E. H. Van Decor, PNGH; California State Senators John L. Boles, NGH; and Hiram Lines, as well as approximately 200 other roisterous suspects. Their heirs of absurdity still survive today, known as Growlersburg Chapter 86.
This plaque is dedicated to Georgetown,
those early Miners, Growlers, Pioneers and the
spirited characters known as the Clampers. Satisfactory!

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