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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1BU8_black-bart-at-funk-hill_Copperopolis-CA.html
July 1875, at Funk Hill 4 miles due east Black Bart, alias Charles E. Bolton or Boles, wearing a flour sack mask and a linen duster, waving a double-barrelled shot gun held up the Wells Fargo Sonora to Milton Stage. The first successful stage robb…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM16CS_copperopolis-historical-plaza_Copperopolis-CA.html
(There are five markers and one dedication plaque affixed to the flagpole pedestal.)History of CopperopolisCopper (for ore) + opolos (for city)Originally known as Copper Canyon, Copperopolis was established in 1860 when copper was discovered here.…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM140L_madame-josephine-felix_Copperopolis-CA.html
Josephine Felix arrived from France in 1852, one of the first settlers in Salt Spring Valley. Soon widowed, she established a waystation at the junction of the Angels and Central Ferry Roads. She wed neighbor Alban Hettick and the couple developed…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM140J_copperopolis-park_Copperopolis-CA.html
Although Copperopolis is known for copper mining, gold was discovered here in 1858, copper in 1860. The gold belt was a mile west of the copper belt. The Madame Felix Mining District produced 200,000 ounces of gold between 1864 and 1974. The…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM13BZ_calaveras-telephone_Copperopolis-CA.html
Present site of one of the last family - founded and - still - operated - by - that - family phone companies in America. Founded by Jim Tower, who strung his first telephone wires in 1895 tacked along posts of barb wire fences, earning himself the…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM12A0_congregational-church_Copperopolis-CA.html
The church was purchased from J. M. Pike at a cost of 12,000 dollars and dedicated on June 23rd 1866 by the Rev. Mr. Beckwith of San Francisco. The first minister was the Rev. M. A. Starr; however, the church experienced a decline in membership du…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMD12_the-copperopolis-bell-and-cannon_Copperopolis-CA.html
[Displayed at the Copperopolis Elementary School are a bell and a cannon along with their accompanying markers:] The BellThis bell cast in 1860, the first school in Copperopolis in 1862. The bell yoke shows repair, break probably from school fi…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMD0J_the-old-corner-saloon_Copperopolis-CA.html
In the 1860's Copperopolis had a population of 10,000 and was the principal mine in the west. The mine closed in 1945.This building has housed a saloon since it was built in 1862. Twice it survived raging fires which destroyed the town.The bar ope…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMD0F_thomas-mccarty_Copperopolis-CA.html
Pioneer Settler & Rancherof Calaveras Co. Discoverer of copper oreat Copperopolis, Calif. In1860. Developed mine & wasprincipal share owner,Town was named for theCopper ore. It was a boomtown during the CivilWar. Copper was used inmaking of war…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMD09_copperopolis-cemetery_Copperopolis-CA.html
Located atop a prominent hill, this cemetery overlooks the community of Copperopolis and it's surrounding area.After crossing through the wrought iron gates and walking amongst the paths you'll find yourself surrounded by the 4 foot natural stone …
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