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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1WLA_sucker-flat-historical_Smartsville-CA.html
This now quiet valley was once the site of the Gold-Rush Era town of Sucker Flat - and of the Blue Point and Blue Gravel Mines. These were two of the richest hydraulic mines in California. Which along with a number of other claims work the gold-be…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1WIN_smartsville-grocery-historical_Smartsville-CA.html
Originally a two story, L-shaped building. Mrs. Bridget Henderson ran it as a boarding house later selling to Mrs. Ellen Dewan, becoming the Dewan Hotel. Her son, Jim Dewan briefly ran Jim's Saloon along the side of the hotel. In 1935 Rex and Agne…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1WI9_smartville-smartsville-historical_Smartsville-CA.html
Named for James Smart, who built the first hotel in 1856. Smartville was referred in the US Federal land grant of 1878, as Smartsville. Due to ruling by the US Post Office Department, in 1909. The name was changed back the Smartville. It stayed th…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1RQ2_loma-rica-grange-hall-802_Marysville-CA.html
The National Grange of the Order of the Patrons of Husbandry is a fraternal organization that encourages families to band together to promote the economic and political well-being of the community and agriculture and was founded in 1867. Loma Rica…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM18UV_marysville-migrant-labor-campsite_Olivehurst-CA.html
1935 - 1937Arboga Japanese Relocation CenterApril 16, 1942 - June 29, 1942
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM18UU_marysville-to-virginia-city-in-32-hours_Camptonville-CA.html
In 1859 the rich Comstock Silver Lode was discovered in Washoe Territory, Nevada, causing many miners to quickly pack up and head east. Immediately a company was formed to construct a road connecting this area of California to the Comstock finds. …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM18UT_oregon-creek-covered-bridge_Camptonville-CA.html
Built in 1860, the Oregon Creek Covered Bridge was floated from its foundations by the flood waters from the breaking of English Dam in 1883. It was restored to place by using ox teams and log rollers, but turned end for end in the process.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM18UR_chinese-rock-wall_Marysville-CA.html
The close proximity of the gold mines and the railroad construction contributed to Marysville's large Chinese population in the mid to late 1880's. When those activities diminished, the Chinese worked in various occupations, many as laborers build…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM18SO_woodleaf-hotel_Plymouth-CA.html
Built in 1858 by Joseph Wood using brick made on the site with native clay. The graceful style of architecture is unique in this region of California. The hotel was a favorite stage stop for wealthy ranchers. Mining and lumber men, President Ulyss…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM18SH_historical-marysville-city-cemetery_Marysville-CA.html
First city-owned cemeteryWest of the Rockies
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