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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1SEE_quincy-iones-sister-city_Plymouth-CA.html
Quincy, located approximately 1 1/2 miles east of here off Mule Creek, was one of the cities within the boundaries of Rancho Arroyo, or the grant, that suddenly appeared in the early 1850's. Don Andreas Pico purchased the grant from Teodosio Yo…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1EOV_drytown_River-Edge-CA.html
Rich placer mining, 1850's. Origin of town's name: Lack of water in nearby creek to wash gold. Many Chinese laborers in fields & mines. East gateway to New Chicago, New Philadelphia, Amador City; Quartz mines: Fremont-Gover & Treasure (1867), Bunk…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMTZ7_plymouth-consolidated-mines_Plymouth-CA.html
Founded in 1852 from several claims and consolidated in 1883. Sold to the Argonaut company in 1925 and closed in 1943. Empire workings reopened 1946-47. Pacific shaft 4450' deep. Total production $13,500,000. Mines north to Cosumnes River: Aden, A…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMTMU_memorial-entrance_Plymouth-CA.html
[Left Pillar:]Boys of World War IW.H. Pritchard · A. Kretcher · J.R. Hyland · T. Trelese · B. Packard · R. Pew · C.P. Sevey · L.E. Walton · L. Jack · T. Pinder · J.A. Doherty[Ri…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMTMR_wheeler-building_Plymouth-CA.html
The Wheeler Brothers Store was founded by Lester Wheeler and his brother Verne in 1924, and was originally across the street. In 1928 they moved to this location (at left) eventually replacing the smaller store and a saloon next to it with a hand-…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMTMP_the-arcade-bar_Plymouth-CA.html
1914 This is the approximate year that this structure was rebuilt to be the Arcade Bar. During Prohibition a soda and candy shop operated for a handful of years here. In the early 1940's the building was converted to the "Sportsman's Club" and ope…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMSHA_benny-brown-arena_Plymouth-CA.html
A lifelong fourth generation rancher from Ione with summer ranges in the mountains near Kirkwood, Benny Brown made his first appearance in this arena in 1951 at the age of 13. The event was cattle penning. His mother was his partner, and he won it…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMRP6_city-of-plymouth_Plymouth-CA.html
Was a mining camp about 1852. Plymouth proper began with quartz mining when settled early by Green Aden & other hard rock miners. Town was named Plymouth, probably after nearby Plymouth Mine. Post Office established 1871. Many town fires, most des…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM7B9_forest-home_Plymouth-CA.html
Copper mines patented 1873:Peak Outputs: Early 1860's, 1895-1917, 1943-1947,Township organized 1854.A Methodist center for many yearsU.S. Postoffice: 1862-1905
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM6UF_shenandoah-valley_Plymouth-CA.html
Dedicated to the early Shenandoah Valley pioneers & their descendants. They mined gold & produced grain, livestock, orchards & vineyards in these rolling hills. Nearby are the old school, used for 100 years, and now a social center, and the cemete…
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