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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM71Z_harry-schimke_Bear-Valley-CA.html
Through his life's dreams and efforts. Thousands enjoy skiing, good water, scenic meadows and preservation of Bear Valley's natural beauty.
In Appreciation
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM71B_diamond-springs_Diamond-Springs-CA.html
This town, settled in 1848, derived its name from its crystal clear springs. Among the richest in this vicinity its diggings produced a 25 pound nugget, one of the largest in El Dorado County. Its most thriving period was in 1851. Later it became …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM6ZC_salute-to-early-amador-miners_Drytown-CA.html
This plaque is dedicated on September 10, 1960 by the ancient and honorable society of E Clampus Vitus to honor the memory of the early miners, both placer and quartz, of Amador County on the Mother Lode in California.
It marks the place where …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM6YY_south-yuba-canal-office_Nevada-City-CA.html
Headquarters for the largest network of water flumes and ditches in the state. The South Yuba Canal Water Company was the first incorporated to supply water for hydraulic mining. The original ditch was in use in May, 1850, and this company office …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM6YU_pennsylvania-engine-co-no-2_Nevada-City-CA.html
Fire Company formed June 18, 1860 as Eureka Hose No.2 with 34 volunteers. Name changed in August of that year to ?Pennsylvania Engine'. Construction money raised in 1859 by popular subscription and a grand ball staged by the town's women. This fir…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM6YQ_nevada-theater_Nevada-City-CA.html
California's oldest existing theater building. The Nevada opened September 9, 1865. Celebrities such as Mark Twain, Jack London and Emma Nevada have appeared on its stage. Closed in 1957. The theater was later purchased through public donations an…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM6YP_historic-emmanuel-episcopal-church_Grass-Valley-CA.html
Oldest Episcopal Edifice in CaliforniaFirst services Sunday April 23, 1854 by Rt. Rev. William I. Kip, Bishop of Calif.This building opened for worship Aug. 1858.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM6YN_camp-union-sutterville_Sacramento-CA.html
The 5th Infantry Regiment, California Volunteers, was organized here on 8 October, 1861 and trained by Brevet Brigadier General George W. Bowie for duty in Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas against the Confederate forces. Since this was the year of t…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM6YM_mormon-carson-pass-emigrant-trail_Pioneer-CA.html
Mormon-Carson Pass Emigrant Trail, the heavily-travelled gateway to California gold fields, was blazed in 1848 by discharged members of the Mormon battalion traveling east to join their families.
Five hundred Mormon volunteers, recruited in Iow…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM6YL_prairie-city_Folsom-CA.html
Site of Prairie City, mining town and center of trade in California Gold Rush days. In July, 1853, Prairie City reached the height of its prosperity, and included fifteen stores and ten boarding houses and hotels. Two stage lines operated daily. A…