Historical Marker Series

Native Sons/Daughters of the Golden West

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Erected 1857This monument commemorates theSeventy-fifth anniversary ofthe organization of Merced Countyand is dedicated to the memoryour pioneersbyYosemite Parlor No. 24, N.S.G.W. MercedMay 20, 1930
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This covered bridge across the South Fork of the Yuba River at Bridgeport, Nevada Co., Calif. was built by David I. Wood in 1862 with lumber from his mill in Plum Valley, Sierra Co., Calif. Erected by Columbia Parlor No. 70, N.D.G.W., French Corral, Calif. …
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In early 1860 the school lot was purchased, building plans selected, and the cornerstone laid. By fall the building was completed by a Mr. Donegan at a total cost of $4898. Dedication ceremonies were held, as was a grand calico party to raise money for a sc…
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Prior to the mining in Columbia, the cemetery was located northwest of main street. In 1855 it was moved here, joining the existing Masonic and I.O.O.F. cemeteries. Ordinance #14, passed and approved on July 1, 1857, declared this ground to be a cemetery. …
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Constructed by Italian stone mason in 1857. Served pioneer settlers and miners as post office and general store later known as Ginocchio's. Dedicated by Grand Parlor Native Sons of the Golden West. March 9, 1985 William Bundesen, Grand PresidentIn Memory of…
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Typical of old country stores at the turn of the century. Opened in 1898. Over its counter and from its shed, the Monteverde Family offered for sale all manner and description of merchandise. The emporium served as a meeting place for housewives, supplied a…
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Present two story brick structure was completed in 1879. Designed as a mercantile store, then converted to hotel and boarding house to accommodate local miners and travelers. Remained in operation until 1927. Walls at the base are twelve bricks thick and ta…
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The first building erected as a cathedral in California, Old Saint Mary's served the archdiocese of San Francisco in that capacity from 1854 to 1891. Once the City's most prominent building, much of its stone work was quarried and cut in China and its brick…
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This example of early California architecture was built in 1850-53 by Raimundo Yorba. Purchased in 1868 by Fenton Mercer Slaughter, it was preserved as a memorial to him by his daughter, Julia Slaughter Fuqua.
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A pioneer who crossed the plains to California who died and was buried here. The Emigrant Trail followed along this ridge and through Nevada City. The marking of this lone grave perpetuates the memory of the lone graves throughout the State of California. …
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