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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1VQ5_henness-pass-road-plum-valley-historical_North-San-Juan-CA.html
Beginning in 1854, John Bope's Ranch and Inn was a major stopping place on the Ridge Road. "3-1/2 miles to Tavern in Plum Valley, here we campt,...gold diggings all around here." - Loring S. Comstock, Aug 28, 1855
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM18TW_plum-valley-house-site_North-San-Juan-CA.html
The Plum Valley House, built in 1854 by John Bope, was constructed of hewn logs and whip sawn lumber. It was a toll station on the Henness Pass Road between Marysville and Virginia City. It is named for the wild plums which grow in the area.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMQWJ_the-first-long-distance-telephone_North-San-Juan-CA.html
CommemoratingTheFirst Long Distance TelephoneIn the WorldBuilt in 1877, by the Ridge Telephone Co, it connected French Corral with French Lake 58 miles away. It was operated by the Milton Mining Co from this building which was built about 1853.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMQNN_wells-fargo-company-north-san-juan-1853_North-San-Juan-CA.html
[ Building consists of three sections. Marker #1 is mounted on the front of the far right section. Marker #2 is mounted on the front of the center section. ]
Marker #1:Wells Fargo & Company1854Office and holding center for gold and currency, 1…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMQMS_north-san-juan-fire-department_North-San-Juan-CA.html
Original Marker:North San Juan Fire DepartmentIn Commemoration of the establishment of this fire station in 1864George S. MurphyFirst Fire ChiefReplacement Marker:N. S. J. F. D.To the memory of the first fire department - organized in 1862. George…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMQMP_north-san-juan-united-methodist-church_North-San-Juan-CA.html
One of the oldest of this faith in continuous operation in California. Escaped three major fires which destroyed the town. The Rev. H.B. Sheldon first assigned Pastor. Rode circuit from Brandy City to French Corral on horseback.