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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM12AU_water-wheel_Angels-Camp-CA.html
Water wheels were commonplace to the gold mining regions, providing power for mining and milling operations. Powered by water the wheel was attached to a series of belts and gears which turned the machinery to crush the ores. This water wheel was …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM12AT_the-hogarth-family_Angels-Camp-CA.html
The Hogarth Family has had a long involvement with the mining industry in Angels Camp. Patriarch Henry ("Harry") Hogarth, Sr. was born in Scotland in 1831. He immigrated to the United States at an early age and soon settled on a career as a miner,…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM12AR_the-hogarth-stamp-mill_Angels-Camp-CA.html
Common in California after 1853, the stamp mill consisted from one to five heavy pillar-like stamps whose bottom, (or shoes), were cylindrical hammers made of iron, each weighing as much as one thousand pounds. Power to operate the stamps was prov…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM12AP_hogarth-stamp-mill_Angels-Camp-CA.html
In 1895 Harry Hogarth, James Candy and Naylor Williams filed a claim for the Relief Quartz Mine on a hillside above Six Mile Creek near Angels Camp. In 1920, after working the claim by hand for many years, the Hogarths; Harry Sr, Harry Jr, and Alv…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM12A0_congregational-church_Copperopolis-CA.html
The church was purchased from J. M. Pike at a cost of 12,000 dollars and dedicated on June 23rd 1866 by the Rev. Mr. Beckwith of San Francisco. The first minister was the Rev. M. A. Starr; however, the church experienced a decline in membership du…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM100X_avery-one-room-school-house_Murphys-CA.html
Avery one-room school was established April 4, 1886. School was in session from March to December due to winter snows that kept the highway closed.
Hazel Fischer taught here from July 1916 to March 1941. Ms Fischer took all the students to San …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMYSQ_old-segale-building_Murphys-CA.html
Rebuilt in 1859 as a stone, fire-proof, grocery and provisions store by Vassallo & Co. In 1861 was the homestead of J.C. Green & Wife. By 1863 owned & operated as a bakery by B.M. Orengo & Ruiseco. It is said that the baker Ruiseco was shot to dea…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMYSI_murphy-brothers_Murphys-CA.html
The brothers John Murphy (1824-1892) and Daniel Murphy (1826-1882) reportedly pitched their trading tent near this site late in 1848.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMUXG_mokelumne-hill_Mokelumne-Hill-CA.html
Beneath this spot in 1851, Joe H. Zumwalt established the first chapter of the Ancient and Honorable Order of E Clampus Vitus. On his way West, Zumwalt discovered an amusing ritual in the newspaper office at Bowling Green, Mo. Arriving in Moke Hil…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMTST_west-point_West-Point-CA.html
Named by famous scout Kit Carson while searching for pass over Sierras. One emigrant road forked at Big Meadows, and north branch came directly to West Point. A thriving trading post prior to gold discovery. Bret Harte, famous author, lived here f…