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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMIM6_v-s-garbarini-sr_Jackson-CA.html
Prominent in the mining world through his work at the Zeile, Kennedy, Argonaut & other Mother Lode mines, 1881 - 1929. His public spirit and mechanical skills led to many improvements in Jackson's streets and bridges.First Mayor of Jackson, 1905 -…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMIKK_sesquicentennial-court-house-site_Jackson-CA.html
Voters on July 17, 1854, selected Jackson as the county seat of the new County of Amador, born that June 14 after a spirited election. Fulfilling their promise, the Jackson town trustees, at no county expense, financed construction of the first co…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMIKJ_the-court-house-well_Jackson-CA.html
Under This Tablet IsThe Court House WellDug in 1851, 52 feet in depthFor generations it was a mainsource of domestic waterfor the community.
"Gone is the ancient equipmentbut still the living water flows."
Tablet dedicated June 29, 1940 byUr…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMIJS_hangmans-tree_Jackson-CA.html
Here stoodin early days theHangman's TreeThis marker placed byUrsula Parlor No.1N.D.G.WJuly 24, 1937
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMIJ8_wells-fargo-co-express-and-banking-office_Jackson-CA.html
Dedicated to the pioneersof California by theKit Carson Mountain Menof Jackson, Amador CountyJune 18, 1949
An estimated $100,000,000 ingold was handledby this office.
Plaque provided byWells Fargo Bank&Union Trust Co.San FranciscoEstablished…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMIJ6_wells-fargo-building_Jackson-CA.html
First structure on site built in 1851. Bar portion of building erected in 1856 as drug store. Wells Fargo Express Agency moved to store briefly in 1887. Two story section built in 1858, used as a general store. Easterly one story section built in …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMIHZ_carlo-andrea-dondero_Volcano-CA.html
Discoverer and Founderof theCalifornia Carrara Marble QuarryLocated 3.49 miles southwest of this location on Sutter Creek Volcano Road several hundred feet above the river. This quarry produced high quality marble used in the construction of Stanf…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMIEO_brown-home_Jackson-CA.html
Home (built 1859) of Armstead C. Brown (1816 - 1902) & son George until 1947. A.C. Brown was a lawyer, first president of Jackson City Trustees, state assemblyman 1863 - 66 & 1860 - 70, county judge 1876 - 78. Gave land to north for school purpose…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMIEE_the-louisiana-house_Jackson-CA.html
Known as the National Hotel from 1913 to 1962, this hostelry is built over double springs at which earlier gold seekers stopped to refresh themselves. It has been in constant operation since 1862 and has served as a focal point for "community doin…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMIA1_jackson_Jackson-CA.html
Judge Smith proclaimed Jackson the Seat of Justice after Clerk Collier canvassed the votes of the May 1851 election in which 1224 votes were cast for Moquelumne Hill and 1014 for Jackson. An armed party from Moquelumne Hill pursued Judge Smith to …