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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM45A_tuttletown_Sonora-CA.html
Early day stopping place for men and mounts. Named for Judge Anson A. H. Tuttle who built first log cabin here in 1848. Stones used in this base from old Swerer Store built in 1854, remains of which still exist, 1949. Mark Twain traded here. Tuttl…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM459_mormon-battalion-monument_Sonora-CA.html
While they were crossing the plains with their families, five hundred Mormon men were inducted into the United States Army in July, 1846 to aid in the war against Mexico in California. The Mormon Battalion marched 2,000 miles from Council Bluffs, …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM455_parrotts-ferry_Columbia-CA.html
Site of ferry crossing established 1860 by Thomas H. Parrott connecting mining towns of Tuttletown and Vallecito. Ferry in operation until 1903 when first bridge built. Ferry boat of flat bottom wooden construction propelled on heavy cables. Cable…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM44O_cherokee_Tuolumne-CA.html
First placer camp in East Belt section of Mother Lode. Gold discovered here in 1853 by Scott brothers, descendants of Cherokee Indians. Scars of placer "diggings" in every little arroyo in Cherokee Valley healed over by Mother Nature later replace…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM44L_the-joseph-lord-house_Tuolumne-CA.html
Joseph Lord was a significant pioneer of the community. A naturalized Englishman, he was born about 1837 and died before 1906. The house was built around 1875 in the Italianate style. It is the oldest surviving house in the Tuolumne community. Mir…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM44J_hose-cart-house_Tuolumne-CA.html
This hose cart house restored March 1974, by Tuolumne Hose Co. No. 1, in memory of those who fought fire and originated the first volunteer fire dept. in the townsite of Summerville in 1885.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM44H_shaws-flat_Sonora-CA.html
In 1850 this community was alive with gold miners. James D. Fair, after whom the Fairmont Hotel in San Francisco is named, was one of the most notable. The Mississippi House, built in 1850, contains many relics including the original bar and posto…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM44G_springfield_Columbia-CA.html
Springfield received name from abundant springs gushing from limestone boulders. Town with its stores, shops and hotel, built around plaza. Once boasted 2,000 inhabitants. Believed founded by Donna Josefa Valmesada, Mexican woman of means with rep…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM44E_sawmill-flat_Sonora-CA.html
Name derived from two sawmills erected here to supply mining timbers early 1850's. Population at one time 1000. Rich in pocket gold in heyday. Mining camp of Mexican woman, Do?a Elisa Martinez, at north end of flat, reported to have been hideout o…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM41N_west-side-memorial-park_Tuolumne-CA.html
Dedicated to the memory of the men and women of West Side Lumber Company who served this community so faithfully over the many years. 1898-1958.