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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM7W5_cabin-of-james-marshall_Placerville-CA.html
This cabin was erected by Marshall and occupied by him from 1856 : 1870. Born in New Jersey October 8, 1810. Came to California in 1845 - Died at Kelsey, this state, August 10, 1885. The discovery of gold by Marshall in the tailrace of John A. Sut…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM7VY_robert-bells-store_Coloma-CA.html
Most of Coloma's buildings were wooden, but some were were made of brick or stone to resist fire. This one, known as "Bells Brick Store," was a general merchandise store that also sold feed and grain. The U.S. Post Office was located in this build…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM7VX_sutter-mill-replica_Garden-Valley-CA.html
This replica of Sutter's Mill was based on research from many sources - a drawing by James Marshall, an old photograph of the mill, and the results of several excavations made on the original mill site. The building is 60 feet long, 20 feet wide, …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM7V5_burdell-mansion_Novato-CA.html
A major significant change occurred in 1911 when James Burdell (Galen and Mary's son) hired a contractor for the then princely sun of $15,000 to expand and convert the wood frame building into a 26-room mansion. Interior fireplaces and a second st…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM7UY_galen-and-mary-burdell_Novato-CA.html
In 1852, Camilo Ynitia sold most of the Olompali land grant for $5,200 to James Black, Marin County's Assessor. Eleven years later, Black gave the property to his daughter, Mary, when she married prominent San Francisco dentist Galem Burdell. By 1…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM7UP_mormon-cabin_Garden-Valley-CA.html
Members of the "Mormon Battalion," returning from the war with Mexico, were enlisted by Sutter and Marshall to help construct Sutter's Mill.
The Mormon members of the sawmill crew built a cabin near the mill during the winter of 1847. Earlier t…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM7UL_the-old-homestead_Crockett-CA.html
This was the first American home in Crockett. Constructed in 1867 by Thomas Edwards, Sr., on land purchased in 1866 from Judge J.B. Crockett. Located on an earlier Indian village near the Carquinez Straits, its timbers, some of which were brought …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM7TB_camilo-ynitias-adobe_Novato-CA.html
A shingled shed now protects the ruins of Camilo Ynitia's adobe home from further weather damage. Dating from the late 1830's this structure represents a period when the Wiwok were abandoning their traditional dwellings in favor of more sheltered …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM7S4_mormon-tavern_El-Dorado-Hills-CA.html
At this site on the old Clarksville-White Rock Emigrant Road was Mormon Tavern. Constructed in 1849, this popular stage stop was enlarged and operated by Franklin Winchell in 1851. It became a remount station of the Central Overland Pony Express a…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM7RK_kit-carson_Markleeville-CA.html
On this spot, which marks the summit of the Kit Carson Pass stood what was known as the Kit Carson Tree on which the famous scout Kit Carson inscribed his name in 1844 when he guided the then Captain John C. Fremont, head of a government exploring…