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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM8E1_charles-crist-kress_Columbia-CA.html
Charles Crist Kress died Oct. 10, 1913. Age 84, Native of Alsage-Lorraine. He spoke five languages , a veteran of the Crimean War, married in New York, came around the Horn to San Francisco. He owned a baker shop on Kearny St. In 1863 he bought 16…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM8DZ_to-honor-the-chinese-pioneers_Columbia-CA.html
This marks the burial site of Columbia's early Chinese miners and merchants, in keeping with their traditions. The remains have been disinterred and returned to their homeland.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM7RA_columbia-masonic-temple_Columbia-CA.html
Erected 1855Razed 1891Restored 1949 by theGrand LodgeF.&A.M. of California
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5EW_prosper-rocher-brewery_Columbia-CA.html
In 1856 Prosper Rocher constructed Columbia's second brewery located one-half mile east of town on the north side of Yankee Hill Road. Rocher, a French physician, was first partners with Anton Bixel in the Columbia Brewery on Italian Bar Road. Roc…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5EG_columbia-cemetery_Columbia-CA.html
Prior to the mining in Columbia, the cemetery was located northwest of main street. In 1855 it was moved here, joining the existing Masonic and I.O.O.F. cemeteries. Ordinance #14, passed and approved on July 1, 1857, declared this ground to be a c…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5EF_columbia-school-house_Columbia-CA.html
In early 1860 the school lot was purchased, building plans selected, and the cornerstone laid. By fall the building was completed by a Mr. Donegan at a total cost of $4898. Dedication ceremonies were held, as was a grand calico party to raise mone…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM455_parrotts-ferry_Columbia-CA.html
Site of ferry crossing established 1860 by Thomas H. Parrott connecting mining towns of Tuttletown and Vallecito. Ferry in operation until 1903 when first bridge built. Ferry boat of flat bottom wooden construction propelled on heavy cables. Cable…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM44G_springfield_Columbia-CA.html
Springfield received name from abundant springs gushing from limestone boulders. Town with its stores, shops and hotel, built around plaza. Once boasted 2,000 inhabitants. Believed founded by Donna Josefa Valmesada, Mexican woman of means with rep…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMZ7_columbia_Columbia-CA.html
Columbia, the "gem of the southern mines," became a town of 4000 to 5000 in the 1850s, following the discovery of gold here by the Hildreth party March 27, 1850. Gold shipments, estimated at $87,000,000, declined rapidly after 1858 but Columbia ne…