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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1XLV_the-red-barn-historical_San-Andreas-CA.html
The Red Barn Museum is the only remnant of The Calaveras County Hospital that remains on these grounds. The two-story hospital was built in 1870, and remained in use until Mark Twain Hospital was constructed in 1951. This building served as the ho…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMN9J_double-springs_San-Andreas-CA.html
Founded February 18, 1850. Became county seat of Calaveras County. Old court house, said to be constructed of lumber brought from China, is still standing but not on the original site. Historical Landmark No. 264
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMCPI_calaveras-county-hospital-cemetery_San-Andreas-CA.html
In this cemetery lie the remains of 600 Calaveras pioneers. All died in the once adjacent county hospital and were interred here between 1890 and the 1910's. Mostly older men, they lacked the means to be buried in a church or town cemetery. Some w…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMAGC_first-restaurant-in-town_San-Andreas-CA.html
On this site, Joseph Zwinge built the first restaurant - tent - in 1853 known as the American Restaurant. After losing his buildings to three fires, Zwinge erected a permanent stone structure in 1855, in 1857 a brick extension was added to enlarge…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM8EW_pioneer-cemetery_San-Andreas-CA.html
California PioneersReinterred FromPoverty Bar Cemetery[Left Column]
Mr. and Mrs. CalhounElva Lucy DrennanMr. Hussky
[Right Column]
John LaplasseChristian KientzHenry Christian Kientz
—-Were known to have been buried at Poverty Ba…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM8E7_the-costa-store_San-Andreas-CA.html
He conducted a butcher shop, a distillery and various other enterprises in these buildings, for a total of 50 years. Descendants of Luigi and Charlotte Costa have preserved this handsome example of the heritage of Calaveritas.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM7Q5_fourth-crossing_San-Andreas-CA.html
Located on the Stockton-Murphy Road at the fourth crossing of the Calaveras River, this early mining settlement, once called Foremans, was famous in the 1850's for its rich placer ores. Later, it became an important stage and freighting depot and …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM7JB_attempted-stage-robbery_San-Andreas-CA.html
At this place, April 30th 1892, without warning, a lone bandit fired two charges of buckshot into the stage carrying the payroll for the Sheepranch Mine. Miss Johanna Rodesino, a passenger, was instantly killed. Babe Raggio, driver, was severely w…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM7F1_chili-gulch_San-Andreas-CA.html
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 mine on south side of gulch.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM7EQ_san-andreas_San-Andreas-CA.html
Settled by Mexicans in 1848. Named after Catholic Parish of St. Andrew. First newspaper published here Sept. 24, 1856. Destroyed by fire June 4, 1858 and in 1863. County seat of Calaveras County since 1866. Rendezvous of Joaquin Murietta. Black Ba…