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St. Catherine Church was built during the 1860's probably in 1865. Before the church was built, priests came from Stockton to say Mass for the people of Hornitos. Priests from Sonora and Mariposa came for Mass after the church was built. In the 19…
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Historic Jail Museum · History of 1849 · RelicsGold Rush Day Displays
One of the Nations Most Famous Ghost Towns early population 15,000. Here was the first Wells Fargo Express Office in county. $40000 in gold sent to Mint daily b…
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Hornitoswas a rich townin the fifties whenCalo Cavangnaroerected this building
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In 1858D. Ghirardelli & Co.OperatedThis storeNow owned byD. Ghirardelli Co.Chocolate & CocoaSince 1852
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMVL0_hornitos_Hornitos-CA.html
Started in 1850 by outcast Mexicans from nearby Quartzburg and given the name Hornitos, meaning "little ovens", from the dome like rock and mud bake-ovens being used here by some Germans.The whites soon gained predominance, the population grew to …
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Situated 150 feet south of here wasThe originalHornitos OfficeofWells Fargo & Co. This plaque is dedicated to thePioneers of CaliforniabyYosemite Parlor No. 24. N.S.G.W.of Merced
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMVKX_hornitos-masonic-hall_Hornitos-CA.html
This building was constructed C. 1855 of native schist rock. It was purchased in August 1873 by the Freemasons of Hornitos Lodge No. 98, and since early 1875, continue to meet here. The Lodge was originally chartered as Quartzburg Lodge No. 98 on …
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This restored Masonic Hall is recognized for the significant community involvement of its members from 1873 to 1930. The Freemasons owned stores and hotels, served as town and county officials, worked as miners and engineers and supported Hornitos…
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Welcome to one of the most famous ghost towns of the 1800's. Hornitos is Spanish for "Little Ovens". It got its name from the above ground graves that were shaped like little cooking ovens used in Mexico. During this time, population was about 15,…