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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMKVF_william-gordon-huff_Murphys-CA.html
William Gordon Huff1903 ~ 1993Sublime Nobel Grand Patriarch
Grand Clamp ArtistVisionary · Artist · Sculpture
Bill conceived, named, and createdE Clampus Vitus Wall of Comparative Ovationsas a memorial to portray early legends o…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMH0M_utica-mine-north-shaft_Angels-Camp-CA.html
Utica Mine, the most important mine in the Angels District, set national records in the 1890's producing more than 4 million dollars in gold in 30 months. The Utica was also the site of Angels Camp's worst mine disaster when 17 men were buried whe…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMDL5_the-avery-hotel_Avery-CA.html
The oldest continuously operated hotel in Calaveras County, it was built as a family home in 1851 by Joseph and Sarah Goodell of Maine. The Goodells later relocated to Stockton. In 1853 Peter and Nancy Avery, also of Maine, began operating it as a…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMD12_the-copperopolis-bell-and-cannon_Copperopolis-CA.html
[Displayed at the Copperopolis Elementary School are a bell and a cannon along with their accompanying markers:]
The BellThis bell cast in 1860, the first school in Copperopolis in 1862. The bell yoke shows repair, break probably from school fi…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMD0J_the-old-corner-saloon_Copperopolis-CA.html
In the 1860's Copperopolis had a population of 10,000 and was the principal mine in the west. The mine closed in 1945.This building has housed a saloon since it was built in 1862. Twice it survived raging fires which destroyed the town.The bar ope…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMD0F_thomas-mccarty_Copperopolis-CA.html
Pioneer Settler & Rancherof Calaveras Co.
Discoverer of copper oreat Copperopolis, Calif. In1860. Developed mine & wasprincipal share owner,Town was named for theCopper ore. It was a boomtown during the CivilWar. Copper was used inmaking of war…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMD09_copperopolis-cemetery_Copperopolis-CA.html
Located atop a prominent hill, this cemetery overlooks the community of Copperopolis and it's surrounding area.After crossing through the wrought iron gates and walking amongst the paths you'll find yourself surrounded by the 4 foot natural stone …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMD08_milton-masonic-hall_Farmington-CA.html
Keystone Lodge No.161, F. & A. M, instituted in Copperopolis, Dec. 19, 1862, at the height of the copper mining boom. Moved 1881, to Milton, the terminal of the Stockton & Copperopolis Railroad, which, because of the collapse of copper mining, nev…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMD03_camanche_Wallace-CA.html
[Upper Marker:]Named Camanche in 1849 after Camanche, Iowa. Once called Limerick. Peak population 1500. Rich mining at nearby Cat Camp, Poverty Bar, and Sand Hill. Mokelumne River water brought in by Lancha Plana and Poverty Bar ditch. Fire June 2…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMCPR_veterans-memorial-hall_Angels-Camp-CA.html
Dedicated to the memory of the men and women who made the supreme sacrifice in the service of the United States of America.February 25, 1967