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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM8EH_altaville-foundry-machine-works_Angels-Camp-CA.html
Is the site of the longest running continuously operated foundry west of the Mississippi River. All quartz machinery needed for the numerous mines surrounding the Altaville, Angels Camp area was cast here. It was previously known as Altaville Foun…
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/HM6JA_altaville-grammar-school_Angels-Camp-CA.html
This brick building, erected in 1858 with funds raised by a dance in the Billiard Saloon of the N.R. Prince Building (which still stands), is one of the oldest schools of California. Used as a school until 1950, it was then replaced by the present…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM4MQ_james-h-carson_Angels-Camp-CA.html
James H. Carson (1821 - 1853)- - Soldier, gold prospector and miner, writer, sportsman. Discovered gold at Carson's Creek. He inspired a mutual confidence between man and man.Dedicated byMatuca Chapter, E.C.V.This 27th Day of April 1974
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM467_archie-d-stevenot_Angels-Camp-CA.html
September 25, 1882 - August 1, 1968Founder of Mother Lode Association in 1919, which created colorful Highway 49 - California's first highway association. Plaque and 100 year capsules placed on July 23, 1976 by Golden Chain Council of the Mothe…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM45E_carson-hill_Angels-Camp-CA.html
Gold discovered in creek just below town by James H. Carson in 1848, whose name was given to creek, hill and town. In November, 1854, at Morgan Mine, was found the largest gold nugget in California, weighing 195 pounds troy, worth at that time $43…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM45D_archie-stevenot_Angels-Camp-CA.html
He was born Sept. 25, 1882 on the old Stevenot Homestead one-half mile west of this marker. Son of Emile K. and Sarah E. Stevenot and the grandson of Gabriel K. Stevenot, Calaveras County pioneer who pitched tent there in April, 1850. Student, …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM45B_robinsons-ferry_Angels-Camp-CA.html
In 1848 John W. Robinson and Stephen Mead established ferry transport for freight, animals and persons across river. In 1856 Harvey Wood purchased interest and later acquired property which was maintained by Wood family until 1911. Charges were 50…
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