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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMAGL_jones-apothecary-cheap-cash-store_Murphys-CA.html
After a fire in 1859, pioneer Doctor Jones rebuilt this structure to withstand future disasters. It served as his office, and is constructed of limestone, brick, 30 inch windowless walls and iron shuttered doors. In 1867, it was sold to John Hause…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMAGE_st-patricks-catholic-church_Murphys-CA.html
Originally located near Dr. Jones apothecary and destroyed by fire, during which chalice and other sacred appurtenances were carried to safety by "Auntie" Moran in her voluminous apron. Present edifice financed by gold dust collected by the miners…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMAFS_mercer-caverns_Murphys-CA.html
Discovered September 1, 1885, by Walter J. Mercer. Resting at this site and noticing movement of grass near a small hole. Enlarging the opening, he ascended into extensive caverns containing varieties of fantastic crystalline formations. The publi…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMAFR_the-heinsdorff-bakery_Murphys-CA.html
In 1862, tinsmith Louis Robinson constructed this brick and stone building to replace his original frame store which was destroyed in the fire of August 20, 1859. In 1869 it became a bakery and store, a use it was to have over the next 40 years. T…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM8F3_thompson-building_Murphys-CA.html
Built soon after 1856 by John Thompson operator of Lime Kiln on Posky Hill and stone mason, who built adjoining Traver Building, and many other stone buildings.Occupied, circa 58, by Meyer & Friedlander, General Merchandise. Later Fred Sackett ran…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM7EO_site-of-brownsville_Murphys-CA.html
A thriving mining camp on rich Pennsylvania Gulch in the 1850's and 1860's. Named for Alfred Brown, former owner of Table Mountain Ranch. Laws of Brownsville Mining District provided that each miner could own one wet and one dry claim, not to exce…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM6TS_avery-hotel_Murphys-CA.html
Hotel and stagecoach relay station, halfway between Murphys and Big Trees. Settled in the 1850's by Joseph and Sarah Goodell. Purchased by Peter Avery, then operated by three generations of Averys - Peter and Nancy, George and Henrietta and Morton…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM208_murphys_Murphys-CA.html
One of the principal mining communities in Calaveras County, named for the discoverer of gold on the flat in 1849. The objective of many immigrants coming over the Sierras by Ebbetts Pass, Murphys Flat and surrounding mines produced 20,000,000 dol…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM12P_murphys-hotel_Murphys-CA.html
James L. Sperry and John Perry opened the Sperry and Perry Hotel August 20, 1856. In 1881 Henry Atwood and then Harvey Blood owned it. In 1882, the Mitchler family renamed it the Mitchler Hotel. In 1945, the McKimins' changed its name to Murphys H…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM12O_peter-l-traver-building_Murphys-CA.html
Constructed by Peter L. Traver in 1856, this is the oldest stone building in Murphys. Its iron shutters and sand on the roof protected it from the fires of 1859, 1874, and 1893. It served as a general store, a Wells Fargo office, and later a garage.
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