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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1WVN_the-thomas-starr-king-bell-historical_Volcano-CA.html
The Thomas Starr King Bell was donated to the town of Volcano by Unitarian preacher Thomas Starr King in 1862, who was greatful to the town for its support for the Union and the election of Abraham Lincoln. The bell was originally located at the M…
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On the knoll behind this marker, George Madiera built the first amateur astronomical observatory of record in California and there discovered the great comet of 1861 with a three-inch refractor telescope.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMXB9_john-dobles-cabin_Volcano-CA.html
At this spot on Plug St. about 100 feet from the intersection of Consolation Ave. is where John Doble chronicled his journey from Indiana, though Central America, up the coast to San Francisco and finally to the gold diggins of Volcano.
His dai…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMLVT_the-old-bavarian-brewery_Volcano-CA.html
Built in 1856, the Bavarian Brewery is one of two historic breweries in Volcano, named for brewer Peter Seible. A notable example of early masonry, the precisely cut stones in the front facade are still plumb today. The deep cellar, used for the s…
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Discoverer and Founderof theCalifornia Carrara Marble QuarryLocated 3.49 miles southwest of this location on Sutter Creek Volcano Road several hundred feet above the river. This quarry produced high quality marble used in the construction of Stanf…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMABB_union-hotel_Volcano-CA.html
A place for fun, frolic, dancing and good food for early gold miners and lumber mill workers. Room on the right served as the Justice Court, scene ofthe first hanging trial held byJudge Jonas, original owner
Renovated in 1987 byEdward Mickiwicz…
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In Memory of the Bryant Brothers
Clemens E. Bryant, Thomas L. Bryant, Roy Bryant and Walter F. BryantWhose surviving relatives deeded this property to Volcano Lodge No. 56 F. & A. M. on June 20, 1962.
Our pioneer brethren held five meetings …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM7LP_st-george-hotel_Volcano-CA.html
This property has been placed on theNATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACESby the United States Department of the Interior
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Discovered in 1848 by Colonel Stevenson's men who mined Soldiers' Gulch in '49. First covered wagon party sluiced rich gravel beds. By '53, men swarmed flats and gulches naming them picturesquely. Hydraulic operations, begun in '55, brought thousa…
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This plaque is in commemoration of two soldiers of a party from Stevenson's New York Regiment who discovered Volcano Valley in late 1848 and camped here in Soldier Gulch through a hard winter. Their bodies were discovered in the spring and buried …