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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMCPK_a-brosemer-building_Angels-Camp-CA.html
Andrew Brosemer followed hischildhood sweetheart, Elizabeth Huberty,from Belgium. She came with her familyfrom Luxembourg to Calaveras Countyin 1886 to join her uncle who hadhomesteaded a ranch in the 1850's.Andrew properly courted and married her…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMCPJ_independent-order-of-odd-fellows-building_Angels-Camp-CA.html
Home ofHope Lodge No. 33Est. 1854Gold Quartz Rebekah No. 219Est. 1896Calaveras Encampment No. 18Est. 1859Ladies Encampment No. 18Est. 1950Princess Parlor No. 84Native Daughters of the Golden WestEst. 1895
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMCPI_calaveras-county-hospital-cemetery_San-Andreas-CA.html
In this cemetery lie the remains of 600 Calaveras pioneers. All died in the once adjacent county hospital and were interred here between 1890 and the 1910's. Mostly older men, they lacked the means to be buried in a church or town cemetery. Some w…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMBK2_angels-hotel_Angels-Camp-CA.html
C.C. Lake erected here a canvas hotel in 1851. It was replaced by a one-story wooden structure, and then by one of stone in 1855, with second story being added in 1857. Here, Samuel Clemens first heard the yarn, which was later to bring him fame a…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMAK5_stangetti-solari-cademartori-store_Murphys-CA.html
The stone portion built circa 1879 by Bernardo Bisso, called Stangetti, who ran a store until its sale to Sebastian Solari , circa 1881-83, who added the wooden portion and also operated a store. The stone section has walls more than 20 inches thi…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMAHX_valente-building_Murphys-CA.html
Built about 1891 of local lava rock by James Valente, custom bootmaker & dealer in hats. His boots brought the then high cost of $10.00 & wore well for years. After his demise, his widow Kate, continued sales with aid of their son, Leo, who repair…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMAHT_dunbar-house_Murphys-CA.html
Built by Willis Dunbar for his bride. He was superintendant of the Union Water Company. On the original property were the lumber office and sheds of the Dunbar Lumber Company, built on the site of A. Sleeper & Co.'s lumberyard which Dunbar purchas…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMAGQ_masonic-hall_Murphys-CA.html
Under dispensation Ophir Lodge No. 33 Free and Accepted Masons was permitted to meet at "early candle light" in private homes within a radius of five miles. The Lodge was instituted in January and chartered May 6th 1853. Original, one-storied buil…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMAGL_jones-apothecary-cheap-cash-store_Murphys-CA.html
After a fire in 1859, pioneer Doctor Jones rebuilt this structure to withstand future disasters. It served as his office, and is constructed of limestone, brick, 30 inch windowless walls and iron shuttered doors. In 1867, it was sold to John Hause…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMAGE_st-patricks-catholic-church_Murphys-CA.html
Originally located near Dr. Jones apothecary and destroyed by fire, during which chalice and other sacred appurtenances were carried to safety by "Auntie" Moran in her voluminous apron. Present edifice financed by gold dust collected by the miners…