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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMAGC_first-restaurant-in-town_San-Andreas-CA.html
On this site, Joseph Zwinge built the first restaurant - tent - in 1853 known as the American Restaurant. After losing his buildings to three fires, Zwinge erected a permanent stone structure in 1855, in 1857 a brick extension was added to enlarge…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMAFS_mercer-caverns_Murphys-CA.html
Discovered September 1, 1885, by Walter J. Mercer. Resting at this site and noticing movement of grass near a small hole. Enlarging the opening, he ascended into extensive caverns containing varieties of fantastic crystalline formations. The publi…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMAFR_the-heinsdorff-bakery_Murphys-CA.html
In 1862, tinsmith Louis Robinson constructed this brick and stone building to replace his original frame store which was destroyed in the fire of August 20, 1859. In 1869 it became a bakery and store, a use it was to have over the next 40 years. T…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMA9S_emily-peeks-saloon_Mokelumne-Hill-CA.html
Built as a saloon and office by Samuel Peek for wife Emily 1897. Deeded to their daughter Estella Peek Bernardi in 1899. Operated by Severino Gobbi as "Club Saloon" into early 20th Century.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM9E1_angels-camp_Angels-Camp-CA.html
Founded in 1849 by George Angel, who established a mining camp and trading store 200 feet below this marker. A rich gravel mining area and one of the richest quartz mining sections of the Mother Lode. Production records of over $100 million for An…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM9DQ_paloma-fosteria_Valley-Springs-CA.html
Gwin Mine, Paloma, and Lower Rich Gulch were mined for placer in 1849. Quartz was discovered by J. Alexander in 1851. Property acquired by Wm. M. Gwin, California's first U.S. Senator, in 1851. The Gwin Mine closed, in 1908, yielded millions.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM8F3_thompson-building_Murphys-CA.html
Built soon after 1856 by John Thompson operator of Lime Kiln on Posky Hill and stone mason, who built adjoining Traver Building, and many other stone buildings.Occupied, circa 58, by Meyer & Friedlander, General Merchandise. Later Fred Sackett ran…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM8EW_pioneer-cemetery_San-Andreas-CA.html
California PioneersReinterred FromPoverty Bar Cemetery[Left Column]
Mr. and Mrs. CalhounElva Lucy DrennanMr. Hussky
[Right Column]
John LaplasseChristian KientzHenry Christian Kientz
—-Were known to have been buried at Poverty Ba…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM8EP_o-bryne-ferry_Copperopolis-CA.html
In 1852 a chain cable bridge replaced the ferries that once crossed here, to be supplanted in its turn by a covered truss structure in 1862. Some writers claimed this was the locale of Bret Harte's Poker Flat. In late "49" there was a large camp h…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM8EI_mark-twain_Angels-Camp-CA.html
In Memory OfMARK TWAINWho found inspiration here for his inspirational story— "The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County"ANGELS CAMP1865