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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM8IO_thomas-maul_Placerville-CA.html
LawyerThis plaque is a memorialTo our beloved citizenWho sponsored this parkand many other civic improvements
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM8IH_the-old-vets-building_Placerville-CA.html
In 1852 Phillip L. Platt preempted a ½ quarter section here. He erected a log building for the lodging of miners. He named his hotel The Kossuth House. Dr. Platt died in 1853. His widow sold the property to Anna W. Clark for $200 in 1856. She…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM8I8_placerville-hardware_Placerville-CA.html
Oldest continuously operatinghardware store west of the Mississippi RiverOne hundred forty years in business
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM8I4_in-respectful-memory-of-joseph-m-staples_Placerville-CA.html
On Thursday, June 30, 1864 at about 10 PM two west-bound stage coaches of the Pioneer Stage Company were held up and the passengers robbed at gun-point at a location approximately 15 miles east of Placerville. The bandits demanded and obtained Wel…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM8HY_douglass-hines-building-bricks_Placerville-CA.html
The antique bricks that were used on the fa?ade of this building were originally used to build the "Dougalss - Hines" Building.
The "Douglass - Hines" Building stood where the Fountain Plaza now stands at 312 Main Street.
After the disastrou…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM88F_upper-central-house_Placerville-CA.html
First operated by Elias Parker, only Gold Rush hotel still standing in Placerville. Used as the Placerville Academy School from 1871 - 1894. Dedicated May 6, 1962, by Marguerite Parlor No.12, Native Daughters of the Golden West on their 75th anniv…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM88A_county-of-el-dorado-courthouse-restoration_Placerville-CA.html
Board of SupervisorsJohn M. Caswell - District 1, William V.D. Johnson - District 2, Thomas M. Goodloe, Jr. - District 3, Raymond E. Lawyer, Chairman - District 4, Gerald E. Martin - District 5.Robert Mason, ArchitectBuettner-Carter, Denton & Asso…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM886_snowshoe-thompson_Placerville-CA.html
A Viking Son of Norway who fulfilled California's motto:
"BRING ME MEN TO MATCH MY MOUNTAINS"For twenty winters from 1858 to 1878 he was the lifeline between Utah Territory across the Sierras, and the new state of California. On skies he carri…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM883_placerville_Placerville-CA.html
Established on banks of "Hangtown" Creek as rich mining camp in spring of 1848. Millions in gold were taken from its ravines and hills. Supply center for surrounding mining camps and transportation terminus for famous Comstock Lode. John M. Studeb…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM7XN_colomas-pioneer-cemetery_Placerville-CA.html
Thousands of people emigrated to California with the dream of riches for themselves and have found their final rest in these hallowed grounds.
The exact date that the cemetery was founded is unknown. The earliest known graves date from 1849. In…