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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM791_the-coloma-road_Rescue-CA.html
Past this point on the Old Coloma Road, running between Sutter's Fort and his sawmill on the American River, James W. Marshall rode with the first gold discovered at Coloma on Jan. 24, 1848. Traveled by thousands to and from the diggings, this roa…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM746_methodist-episcopal-church_Placerville-CA.html
Erected in 1851, Oldest church building in El Dorado County. It originally stood on the corner of Cedar Ravine and Main Street. The Ponderosa Pine beams are hand hewn. First church bell was purchased from the sailing ship "Staffordshire." Restored…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM71B_diamond-springs_Diamond-Springs-CA.html
This town, settled in 1848, derived its name from its crystal clear springs. Among the richest in this vicinity its diggings produced a 25 pound nugget, one of the largest in El Dorado County. Its most thriving period was in 1851. Later it became …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM6RE_hangmans-tree_Placerville-CA.html
This city in the days of '49 was called "Hangtown"
This was the site of Elstner's Hay Yard on which stood the ?Hangman's Tree' where vigilantes executed many men for various crimes. The stump of the tree is under this building.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM6RA_prairie-city-cemetery_El-Dorado-Hills-CA.html
The birth of Prairie City, Sacramento County, was announced in the pages of The Sacramento Daily Union newspaper in June of 1853. Located 21 miles from the City of Sacramento, it was approximately 2 miles south of Negro Bar, now known as Folsom. B…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM6Q7_greenwood_Greenwood-CA.html
John Greenwood, a trapper and guide who came to California in 1844, established a here a trading post in 1849. The mining town of Greenwood, which developed during the Gold Rush, boasted a theater, 4 hotels, 14 stores, a brewery, and 4 saloons. Am…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM6Q2_pleasant-grove-house_Rescue-CA.html
This was the site of a popular roadhouse, where the ponies of the Central Overland Pony Express were changed during July 1, 1860 to June 30, 1861. From here the route of the pony riders continued westward to Folsom and eastward through Rescue, Dry…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM5CZ_jenkinson-lake_Pollock-Pines-CA.html
Honoring Walter E. Jenkinson our fellow citizen who dedicated his life to this project which brought water to our city and fertile lands.
Dedicated by Rotary Club of Pollock Pines 1990
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM3LJ_the-pony-express-sportsmans-hall_Camino-CA.html
California's only Home Station where riders changed on the Pony Express trail. Here, at 8:01 A.M. on April 4, 1860, Sam Hamilton, first eastbound rider, was relieved by Warren Upson who carried the initial mail over the then storm swept Sierras.
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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM3KG_sportsmans-hall_Camino-CA.html
This was the site of Sportsman's Hall, also known as Twelve-Mile House. The hotel operated in the late 1850's and 1860's by John and James Blair, a stopping place for stages and teams of the comstock. It became a relay station of the Central Overl…