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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1RHK_mount-diablo-coal-field_Antioch-CA.html
From 1860 to 1906, this area was the largest coal mining district in California. Five towns (Nortonville, Somersville, Stewartville, Judsonville and West Hartley) grew up around twelve major mines. Today the towns are gone. The buildings having be…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1RH3_somersville-townsite_Antioch-CA.html
From the mid-1850s to the early 1900s, this was the site of an active coal mining town. Somersville was one of five towns that existed during the mining boom of the Mt. Diablo Coal Field. At the peak of operation, it is believed that Somersville a…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1RGQ_city-of-antioch-war-dog-memorial_Antioch-CA.html
You protected us on the field of battle. You watched over our eternal rest. You will not be forgotten. We are forever grateful. Dedicated in memory of Specialist 4th Class George D. (Doug) Deitrick and his scout dog, Egor (75IM), 1st Infantry Di…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1RGN_the-womans-club-of-antioch_Antioch-CA.html
Eleven women founded the Woman's Club of Antioch in February, 1902. They pledged to "improve and beautify the town, to do any business which shall promote the educational, industrial, benevolent, social or political welfare of its members or the c…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1RGH_july-4-anno-domini-1951_Antioch-CA.html
This city was named 100 years ago for Antioch in Syria were the disciples of Jesus Christ were first called Christians. — (Acts 11:26) Today we rededicate ourselves to him in grateful memory of our founding fathers who envisioned a city …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1RGF_independent-mine_Antioch-CA.html
These stones and bolts are the remains of the Independent Shaft hoist works. The depression to your right marks the location of the 710-foot sealed shaft, the most northerly mine entry on the Mt. Diablo Coal Field. The boiler attached to the bolts…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1RGE_sidney-flat_Antioch-CA.html
This area was the original site of the coal mining town of Somersville. The town was located here because of the availability of good drinking water. When the railroad arrived in 1866, water could be hauled from the San Joaquin River and the town …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1RFU_antioch-high-school-cupola_Antioch-CA.html
Upon the closing of Riverview Union High School in the fall of 1931, Live Oak (later to become Antioch Unified) School District opened a new high school on D Street. This cupola, which at the time had a Mayflower weathervane atop, was placed promi…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1RF5_the-mccoy-cook-house_Antioch-CA.html
This little house built by the McCoy's in 1861, at their ranch on the side of Kirker Pass, served as their first home. As time passed and the ranch became established, a much larger farmhouse was built for the family. It was then that the 2 room c…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1Q7P_riverview-union-high-school_Antioch-CA.html
This was the first high school constructed in Contra Costa County. Supported by the Womans Club of Antioch, the first joint communities bond was passed in 1908 for $20,000 by Antioch, Pittsburg, Somersville, Nortonville and Live Oak. Charles Ap…
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