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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM6PB_drytown_Plymouth-CA.html
Founded 1848. Oldest town and first in which gold was discovered in Amador County. Its venerable town hall and other picturesque structures remain. Was not "dry" as name implies, containing 26 saloons at one time.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM6OW_methodist-episcopal-church_Ione-CA.html
The cornerstone was laid in 1862, constructed of locally fired brick. The church was completed in 1866. Dedicated as "Ione City Centenary Church" and later popularly known as the "Cathedral of the Mother Lode." The church was the first to serve th…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM6O2_shenandoah-school_Plymouth-CA.html
This bell called the children of Shenandoah Valley to school. The school district was first named Williams after the family with the most children, then changed to Shenandoah in 1916. In 1952 with the creation of the Oro Madre School District chil…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM6NK_original-amador-mine_Amador-City-CA.html
Opened in 1852 from six claims. Renamed Original Amador Consolidated working till 1918. Reopened in 1935 till 1937. Shaft reached 1238'. Total production was $3,500,000.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM6K9_buena-vista-store_Ione-CA.html
Buena Vista's store and house situated in Jackson Valley, was built by John Fitzsimmons, then sold to Sam Cook, then to James Norris and afterwards to Jacob and Verona Strohm. Once situated in Lancha Plana it was moved by the Chinese who discovere…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5R6_moose-milk_Volcano-CA.html
This plaque is in memory of the pioneers of California who assembled in Volcano where Moose Milk was originated.
Dedicated this 13th day of January, 1951 by E Clampus Vitus.
[A rededication marker, just below the main one, reads]:Rededicated…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5PT_imperial-hotel_Amador-City-CA.html
Present two story brick structure was completed in 1879. Designed as a mercantile store, then converted to hotel and boarding house to accommodate local miners and travelers. Remained in operation until 1927. Walls at the base are twelve bricks th…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5OZ_j-monteverde-general-store-museum_Sutter-Creek-CA.html
Typical of old country stores at the turn of the century. Opened in 1898. Over its counter and from its shed, the Monteverde Family offered for sale all manner and description of merchandise. The emporium served as a meeting place for housewives, …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5IB_butte-store_Jackson-CA.html
Constructed by Italian stone mason in 1857. Served pioneer settlers and miners as post office and general store later known as Ginocchio's. Dedicated by Grand Parlor Native Sons of the Golden West. March 9, 1985 William Bundesen, Grand PresidentIn…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5IA_chaw-s-roundhouse_Sutter-Creek-CA.html
In a village, the roundhouse served as the center of ceremonial and social life. Constructed in 1974, the Chaw S? roundhouse continues this tradition. With its door facing the east, towards the rising sun, four large oaks are the focal point of th…