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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMHAP_keystone-mine_Amador-City-CA.html
Founded in 1851 from many claims. One of the most profitable and longest running mines. Joining with South Spring Hill Mine working till 1942. East shaft worked until 1952. Reached a depth of 2680'. Employed 100 men and produced $24,000,000 in gold.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HME3H_the-old-spring_Jackson-CA.html
This monument marks the site of a spring that refreshed the early travelers into this region. So many bottles were found around this spring that some Chilean miners called the site "Bottileas" or place of the bottles, the first name by which the a…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HME1A_tragedy-spring_Pioneer-CA.html
This campsite on the Kit Carson Emigrant Trail was a resting place for California settlers. It was named by members of the Mormon Battalion enroute to Salt Lake Valley. Three of their men, serving as advance trail scouts, were murdered here by unk…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HME11_plasses-trading-post_Pioneer-CA.html
Founded by Raymond Peter Plasse in 1853. It was a stopping place for emmigrants on the Carson Pass Trail on the route to California gold field.Dedicated by theJames W. Marshall ChapterOf E. Clampus VitusSeptember 15, 1984
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HME0Q_plasse-resort_Pioneer-CA.html
Raymond Peter Plasse arrived 1850 in San Francisco. Mined gold at Volcano & Aqueduct. In 1853 started a trading post (now site) on Emigrant Road near Wester's Gap. & a log cabin (now used at Silver Lake. Traded supplies & fresh livestock with emig…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMD16_kennedy-mining-and-milling-company_Jackson-CA.html
In the late 1850's, Andrew Kennedy discovered gold in an outcropping of quartz. The mine produced over $34.2 million in gold, making it one of the richest gold mines in the world. With a depth of 5,912 feet, it was the deepest mine in North Americ…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMD01_jackson-fire-bell_Jackson-CA.html
This trusty bell served Jacksonfaithfully for over 70 years.Located in tower near courthouse.Warning of fire or other peril.Dedicated July 8, 1989 byAmador County Historical SocietyandExcelsior Parlor No. 31 N.S.G.W.Andrew A. Quaglia, Grand President
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMB42_amador-city-cemetery_Amador-City-CA.html
The first internment in the Amador City Cemetery was 1851 with the last being in 1892. There are many more graves than indicated by the marble headstones. Some graves were never marked and others utilized hand carved wooden markers. During the 195…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMABB_union-hotel_Volcano-CA.html
A place for fun, frolic, dancing and good food for early gold miners and lumber mill workers. Room on the right served as the Justice Court, scene ofthe first hanging trial held byJudge Jonas, original owner
Renovated in 1987 byEdward Mickiwicz…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMAB6_botto-saloon_Sutter-Creek-CA.html
Erected circa 1860 by Theresa and Constantino Botto. Originally a Granary. Saloon for Central Eureka Miners Through the 1920's. Second Wood Story Torn Down in the 1980's. Placed by Janet Friedberg, Botto Descendent.
Amador County Sesquicentenni…