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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM7JB_attempted-stage-robbery_San-Andreas-CA.html
At this place, April 30th 1892, without warning, a lone bandit fired two charges of buckshot into the stage carrying the payroll for the Sheepranch Mine. Miss Johanna Rodesino, a passenger, was instantly killed. Babe Raggio, driver, was severely w…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM7FK_calaveras-county-courthouse-and-leger-hotel_Mokelumne-Hill-CA.html
A portion of this building served as the Calaveras County Courthouse from 1852 to 1866, when the county seat was removed to San Andreas. George W. Leger then acquired the court building and made it a part of his adjoining hotel, which has been ope…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM7F1_chili-gulch_San-Andreas-CA.html
Richest placer mining section, extending five miles, in Calaveras County. Received name from Chileans who worked gulch in 1848 and 1849, and scene of the so-called Chilean War. Largest known quartz crystals recovered from mine on south side of gulch.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM7EQ_san-andreas_San-Andreas-CA.html
Settled by Mexicans in 1848. Named after Catholic Parish of St. Andrew. First newspaper published here Sept. 24, 1856. Destroyed by fire June 4, 1858 and in 1863. County seat of Calaveras County since 1866. Rendezvous of Joaquin Murietta. Black Ba…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM7EO_site-of-brownsville_Murphys-CA.html
A thriving mining camp on rich Pennsylvania Gulch in the 1850's and 1860's. Named for Alfred Brown, former owner of Table Mountain Ranch. Laws of Brownsville Mining District provided that each miner could own one wet and one dry claim, not to exce…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM73Y_prince-garibardi-building_Angels-Camp-CA.html
This structure was erected in 1852 by B. R. Prince and G. Garibardi for a general merchandise business. Improved in 1857 with living quarters on the second floor, it is still used for living and warehouse purposes.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM6UB_valley-spring_Valley-Springs-CA.html
The original three foot narrow gauge line was built by the San Joaquin & Sierra Nevada Railroad, extending from Brack's Landing on the Mokelumne River, east to Valley Springs. The depot and turntable were built around the time of completion of the…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM6U9_lightner-mine_Angels-Camp-CA.html
This mine site was located in 1855 by Peter Cameron, A.M. Wood, Will Powell and C.G. Lake. Lightner Mining Company organized and operated from 1896-1915. A 40 stamp mill crushed 500,000 tons of ore from vein which widened to 120'. Ore stopped at 7…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM6U5_campo-seco_Campo-Seco-CA.html
Settled in 1849 by Mexicans who worked placers in Oregon Gulch. Rich copper deposits discovered in 1859. The largest living cork oak tree in California was planted here in 1858. Ruins of Adams Express Building still standing.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM6TS_avery-hotel_Murphys-CA.html
Hotel and stagecoach relay station, halfway between Murphys and Big Trees. Settled in the 1850's by Joseph and Sarah Goodell. Purchased by Peter Avery, then operated by three generations of Averys - Peter and Nancy, George and Henrietta and Morton…