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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM80D_hardin-bigelow_Sacramento-CA.html
Elected April 1, 1850First Mayor of Sacramento under the Charter form of Government.A Native of Michigan.Died on November 27, 1850, in San Francisco of Cholera, following wounds received in the Squatters Riot at Sacramento in August 1850.Aged 41 Y…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM809_hiram-no-43-masonic-building_El-Dorado-CA.html
Hiram Lodge No.43: Free and Accepted Masons, was chartered in the town of Mud Springs, as it was ten called, May 16, 1854. The Lodge met in rented buildings until the completion of this brick edifice in 1862.
On September 17, 1923 a fire destro…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM803_john-a-sutter-jr_Sacramento-CA.html
Founder and Planner of City of Sacramento1848Died in Port of Acapulco, MexicoAmerican Consul for 24 YearsJuan A. SutterDe origin Suizo y consul Americano.Durante 24 anos en este Puerto.Fallecio a la edad de 72 anos.Su espposa e hijos le dedican es…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM7ZD_auburn-post-office_Auburn-CA.html
P.O. First Mail Service - 1849First P.O. Established July 21, 1853Daily Mail Service June 1888P.O. Consolidated Dec. 30, 1919Station A - Here Since Late 1870'sCommunity Project
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM7YY_placer-county-courthouse_Auburn-CA.html
Site of First Public Hanging Area and GraveyardThird Courthouse Cornerstone Laid July 4, 1894Dedicated July 4, 1898
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM7YI_coloma-breweries_Coloma-CA.html
In the 1850's and 1860's Coloma had two breweries - the El Dorado and the Coloma - between Brewery Street and the river. An 1853 advertisement in Coloma's newspaper stated: "Mr. Joseph Wellman would respectfully inform traders, hotelkeepers and th…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM7XN_colomas-pioneer-cemetery_Placerville-CA.html
Thousands of people emigrated to California with the dream of riches for themselves and have found their final rest in these hallowed grounds.
The exact date that the cemetery was founded is unknown. The earliest known graves date from 1849. In…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM7XM_saint-johns-cemetery_Placerville-CA.html
This is Coloma's Catholic Cemetery. There were probably some internments here early in the 1850's. Many of the early burials were marked by wooden markers that have long since disappeared. The oldest existing headstone is dated 1861. This cemetery…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM7XL_pioneer-cemetery_Placerville-CA.html
This cemetery, also called "Coloma Protestant" Cemetery, "Sutter's Mill" Cemetery, and "Vineyard House" Cemetery, is the final resting place for many ?49ers. Among these graves are the remains of miners, farmers, merchants, tradesmen and their fam…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM7XJ_sutter-mill-cemetery-1848_Placerville-CA.html
Originated at time of gold discovery also known as "Coloma Protestant" or "Vineyard House" Cemetery. Still used by local pioneer families.