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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM18CW_the-forum-caf-union-hotel-united-states-trio-hall-the-forum-caf-the-blue-bell-caf_Placerville-CA.html
Saloons and gambling halls provided the main form of entertainment for miners during the gold rush. One of Old Hangtown's largest gaming halls, The United States Trio, once stood on this site. Owner and entrepreneur, Benjamin Nickerson, first enga…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM13BU_moores-riverton_Pollock-Pines-CA.html
This was the site of a change station of the Pioneer Stage Company in the 1850's and 1860's. During 1860-1861, the Central Overland Pony Express maintained here the first pony remount station east of Sportsman's Hall.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM13BR_swift-berry_Placerville-CA.html
Born Nebraska 1887. Educated Biltmore Forest School, North Carolina. Began career 1908 in California with U.S.F.S.Major U.S. Army A.E.F. 1917 - 1919General ManagerMichigan California Lumber Co. 1925 - 1949California State Senator 1952 - 1960We sal…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM13BQ_placerville-pony-express_Placerville-CA.html
Gold Rush town and Western Terminus of the Placerville - Carson Road to the Comstock. Placerville was a relay station of the Central Overland Pony Express, April 4, 1860 - June 30, 1861. Here on April 4, 1860 the first east-bound pony rider, Willi…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM13BP_three-unfortunates-hanged_Placerville-CA.html
"Somewhere here lie the remains of the three unfortunates hanged in late 1849 from the oak tree in the feed corral after fair trial by the vigilantes. This incident changed the name of Dry Diggins to Hangtown.
Let us not judge them too harshly …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM13BF_georgetown_Georgetown-CA.html
Founded August 7, 1849 by George Phipps and party. Nicknamed Growlersburg from the heavy nuggets that "growled" in the miners' pans. Georgetown was the hub of an immensely rich gold area. After the disastrous fire of 1852 the old town was moved fr…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM11JY_pine-lodge-erhman-mansion_Tahoma-CA.html
Lake Tahoe first lured hardy souls who came here to build a life in its wilderness.
Pine Lodge, rises -grandly above the translucent blue waters of Lake Tahoe's west shore.
San Francisco's elite built seasonal retreats like Pine Lodge, bring…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM119E_georgetown-blues_Georgetown-CA.html
A Military Company Was OrganizedAt Georgetown In August 1859, Called
The Georgetown Blues
This Is In Honor Of Them, AndDedicated To All United StatesVeterans Who Have So HonorablyAnswered Their Nation's Call To Duty
America Thanks You!
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM119D_miners-club_Georgetown-CA.html
Built 1862Operated as morgue during Civil War
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM119C_georgetown-community-united-methodist-church_Georgetown-CA.html
During the 1850's the Methodists were the first to serve in the mining towns of El Dorado County. Some ministers traveled on horseback from one mining town to another with a Bible and a Colt Revolver. Known as Georgetown Methodist Episcopal Church…