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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1D8N_argonaut-and-kennedy-mines_Jackson-CA.html
Argonaut Mine, discovered 1850, and Kennedy Mine, discovered 1856, played dramatic roles in the economic development of California, producing $105,268,760 in gold. Kennedy Mine has a vertical shaft of 5,912 feet, the deepest in the United States a…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1D8K_jackson_Jackson-CA.html
In 1848, was a village of huts and tents called "Bottileas"by the Mexicans from the bottles strewn about by those who tarried here.In 1849, it was namedJacksonfor Colonel Jackson an early day resident.In 1853, Amador County was carved out ofCalav…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1CVM_kennedy-mine-tailings-wheels_Jackson-CA.html
The first major environmental project of mother lode mining. Entered on the National Historical Register July 7, 1981, through the efforts of Clyde Berriman on behalf of the City of Jackson.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1CVB_constitution-saloon_Jackson-CA.html
Constitution SaloonCirca 1860-1917
Woman's Club of Jackson1917-1998
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1CVA_excelsior-parlor-31_Jackson-CA.html
Excelsior Parlor #31 was organized near this site on June 28, 1884. The building was the site of See & Marshall's Circus lot in 1851, the Fireman's Hall from 1850 through 1862 and Mat Ryan's Saloon until purchased by the Native Sons of the Golden …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMTYB_massa-tunnel-adit_Jackson-CA.html
The Massa Tunnel was dug in the 1850's on Massa Brothers' land. The tunnel extends 126' into the east vein of the Mother Lode. Little gold was found. The Kennedy Mine acquired the property in 1898. It and the Argonaut mined the richer west vein un…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMTYA_kennedy-mine_Jackson-CA.html
Viewpoint: 50 yards west, Two of the richest gold mines in Amador County, both reached depths of over one mile. Worked until 1942. Kennedy produced $28.5 million, the Argonaut $ 25 million. Notice headframes west toward Highway 49 and tailing whee…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMTY9_zeile-mine-and-mine-house_Jackson-CA.html
Founded in the 1860's as the Coney Mine, operated continuously from 1875-1914. Later sold to Kennedy. Incline shaft 1865' deep. Total production $5 million. Note powder house on road to the east.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMTY6_moore-mine_Jackson-CA.html
Founded and active in the 1880's. 10 stamp mill and a 640' shaft. Re-opened 1921 till 1929. 20 stamp mill and a 2,291' incline shaft. Tailing dam north to Raley's. Produced $564,624 in gold.
Nearby Mines: South Jackson, Fern, Kearsling, Hubbard…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMTMW_amador-ledger_Jackson-CA.html
This newspaper was started in Volcano October 27, 1855. It was moved to Jackson in April, 1857. The Amador Ledger is the fourth oldest weekly newspaper in California and the oldest in Amador County. This building became the new home of the Amador …