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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1SLI_discovery-and-exploitation_Arnold-CA.html
You are not the first to explore these forests. Generations of Miwok and Washoe Indians knew these trees. The rest of the world met the big trees in 1852 when hunter Augustus T. Dowd stumbled upon the North Grove. His discovery brought both acc…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1SLH_hanging-on-by-a-branch_Arnold-CA.html
Here at Calaveras Big Tree State Park, it's a regrettable fact that the most famous trees are those most harmed by human action. Both the Mother of the Forest and the Big Stump remind us of how people placed their own curiosity and pleasure above …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1Q58_hostage-a-most-painful-experience-of-human-suffering_West-Point-CA.html
All Americans have a partnership in the "ROCK" at West Point, California. ...It's purpose is to demonstrate the solidarity of the American people in their heartfelt concern and compassion for the 53 fellow Americans taken from the U.S. Embassy …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1Q4W_keepers-of-the-land_West-Point-CA.html
This is a truth about the tragic destruction of a way of life — It happened for only one reason. Our people abandoned so many Indian villages in Calaveras County alone! The Miwok lived a quiet, simple life, so close to nature they chang…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1BU8_black-bart-at-funk-hill_Copperopolis-CA.html
July 1875, at Funk Hill 4 miles due east Black Bart, alias Charles E. Bolton or Boles, wearing a flour sack mask and a linen duster, waving a double-barrelled shot gun held up the Wells Fargo Sonora to Milton Stage. The first successful stage robb…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM18ZL_ebbetts-pass-veterans-memorial_Murphys-CA.html
Dedicated tohonor and reverethe sacrificesof all thosewho have servedtheir country
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM18YY_buena-vista-cemetery_Angels-Camp-CA.html
Buena Vista Cemetery's oldest grave marker, for a six year old boy, has the date of death of June 26, 1855. Older graves may exist that have no markers on them. Buena Vista is the earliest official burial location in Murphys. In 1930, Buena Vista …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM18YN_murphys-grammar-school_Murphys-CA.html
Built in 1860, second oldest building in California used continuously for school purposes. Cost four thousand dollars for two rooms as at present. Called "Pine Grove College" by pupils. J.A. Smith, Calaveras County Superior Court judge for 37 year…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM16CS_copperopolis-historical-plaza_Copperopolis-CA.html
(There are five markers and one dedication plaque affixed to the flagpole pedestal.)History of CopperopolisCopper (for ore) + opolos (for city)Originally known as Copper Canyon, Copperopolis was established in 1860 when copper was discovered here.…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM140N_our-vietnam-era-veterans_Angels-Camp-CA.html
Dedicated byThe Bret Harte U.H.S. Class of 1961To honorOur Vietnam Era VeteransAnd the memory of ourFallen friends and classmatesSpec. 4 Gene Bettger 7-43 / 12-66Ensign Glenn Whittle 6-43 / 10-67Capt. Anthony Albasio 8-43 / 7-69
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