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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMZXX_emmanuel-church_Placerville-CA.html
Built in 1855, this is the oldest Episcopal church building in the state. It was later purchased and used by the Methodists. James Marshall's funeral services were held here in 1885. The Church remains a popular site for weddings. Contact the Park…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMZGK_the-smith-flat-house_Placerville-CA.html
A hotel originally built in 1853 with substantial additions including a blacksmith shop in 1863. In the cellar is the famous opening to the Blue Lead Mine. Known early as "3 Mile House" the building has served as a stage coach stop, general mercha…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMXYQ_du-roc-house_Shingle-Springs-CA.html
Dedicated July 1, 2000Du Roc HouseAdded StationJuly 1, 1861 - Nov. 20, 1861byPW PipeJames StreteskyNorman & Ann RootCounty of El DoradoAmerican Suzuki Motor CorporationPony Express Trail AssociationSponsors are listed at the bottom of the base.
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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMSCJ_bee-bennett-house_Placerville-CA.html
One of the oldest preserved homes of Placerville (Old Hangtown) originally built in 1853 by Col. Fred A. Bee, pioneer merchant, and enlarged in 1889 by Judge Marcus P. Bennett, early jurist, retaining redwood ornate paneling woodwork and fireplace…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMQ47_sutters-mill-site_Garden-Valley-CA.html
This rock monument marks site of John A. Sutter's saw mill in the tailrace of which James W. Marshall discovered gold, January 24, 1848, starting the great rush of argonauts to California. The Society of California Pioneers definitely located and …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMQ45_james-wilson-marshall_Garden-Valley-CA.html
James Marshall arrived in the "Collumah", valley home of the Nisenan, on May 8, 1847 to map the site for a sawmill he was to build in partnership with John Sutter. On August 18, Marshall returned with a crew, mostly Mormons, to build the mill. On …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMOLR_stone-house_Placerville-CA.html
The last remaining buildingof the Gold Rush era Chinese communityin Old Hangtown
Stone House is famousfor its historical significanceas an old Chinese brothel
Restored byJohn R. Berry - Attorney at LawArchitectural and design byCaywood, Nopp…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMNSN_history-of-old-town-center_Placerville-CA.html
The Masonic Building was built by S.G. Beach and Company in the fall of 1893 for the Placerville Masonic Hall Association, using 85,000 first quality bricks shipped from Sacramento. It housed some of the finest legal talent in the county, attorney…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMNSD_lower-fairchild-building_Placerville-CA.html
F.A. Gerbode began construction of this building for W.A. (Will) Fairchild in 1903. Family legend says that when excavation began, enough gold was found to finance the project which totaled $16,000. The building's two stories, much like today, hou…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMNRL_confidence-hall_Placerville-CA.html
This building was erected in the Fall of 1860 for Confidence Engine Company No.1, organized in June 1857. City government located here since 1902.