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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1QXX_sierra-railway-shops_Jamestown-CA.html
Between 1897 and 1955 this shops[sic] complex, including freight house, roundhouse, turntable and car shops, was Sierra Railway's main locomotive and car maintenance facility. Sierra served the hardrock mining and lumbering industries, and assiste…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1QXU_the-humbug-mine_Jamestown-CA.html
The Humbug Mine was situated on the east slope of Table Mountain near Jamestown. It was the richest mine of its kind in the Mother Lode. Producing more than $4,000,000 worth of gold in its heyday due to the geology of the mountain, the mine produc…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1BL3_jamestown-united-methodist-church_Jamestown-CA.html
"Built and paid for in 1852 partly by the gamblers and partly by the good people of Jamestown for the use of all sects on Sundays and for educational purposed on week days." - Mulford / 1860's.Deeded to Methodist Episcopal Church June 6, 1853 by J…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1412_st-james-church_Jamestown-CA.html
SiteSt. James Church1854 - 1915
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM106P_jacksonville_Jamestown-CA.html
Settled by Julian Smart who planted first garden and orchard in Tuolumne County in spring of 1849. Named for Colonel A.M. Jackson who opened first trading post in 1849. In 1850 was second largest town in county and gathering center for thousands o…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM101X_stevens-bar-bridge_Jamestown-CA.html
Beneath this bridge lies the site of the historic Gold Rush mining camp of Stevens Bar (or Stephens Bar) founded in 1849.
The first bridge to span the upper Tuolumne River was constructed just above this point in 1857. Following its destruction…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1013_old-crimea-house_Jamestown-CA.html
Built in 1853 by James W. Kerrick. Having come over the emigrant trail, to Keystone District with nine covered wagons. This place originally housed a restaurant, bar rooms and stables. Located on the main road from San Joaquin and Bay Region into …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1009_75-pound-nugget_Jamestown-CA.html
In 1848 a 75 pound nugget was found in Woods Creek which flows through our park
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1008_the-emporium-1897_Jamestown-CA.html
C.H. Wilson, architect and builder of department store for J.W. Witney & Sons. Acquired by Moses Arendt within year. Mercantile and telephone exchange in early 1900's. In 1928, sold to Jim Porter and Peter Barendregt. Jake Barendregt, Sr. operated…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1004_ferretti-shrine_Jamestown-CA.html
The shrine was built for Moccasin Creek pioneer Guiseppe Ferretti by his neighbor Joseph Cavagnaro in 1884. The roadside shrine, believed to be the only one of its kind along Hwy. 49, was reminiscent of the kind found along roadsides in Italy. Tra…