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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1VQ2_henness-pass-road-downieville-historical_Downieville-CA.html
"Went to Downieville, called one of the smartest mining towns in the country, containing some 4, or 5,000 inhabitants, buildings in the business part of town are very well built a great deal of business is done" - Winslow Blake, Aug 25, 1852
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1T1T_first-protestant-church-historical_Downieville-CA.html
This Methodist Episcopal church, the first protestant place of worship to be erected in Downieville, was organized in 1855 by Rev. H. Ewart, who became the first regular pastor in 1856. Necessary funds were raised by Rev. John B. Hill.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM15D6_major-william-downie-cabin-site_Downieville-CA.html
Downie, a native of Scotland arrived in San Francisco on July 5, 1849. He moved up the Yuba to The Forks, arriving in November of 1849. On this site, he built the first structure in Downiville and took residence on December 10, 1849. It has been r…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM12WH_in-memory-of-juanita_Downieville-CA.html
The Spanish woman also known as Josefa, was hung off the Jersey Bridge July 5, 1851 a short distance down stream from this spot, for the murder of Frederick Alexander Agustus Cannon.
Cannon and his friends were celebrating Independence Day and …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMTPI_masonic-building_Downieville-CA.html
The Mountain Shade Lodge No. 18 F. & A.M. received it's charter on May 5, 1852. Prior to that date they operated under a dispensation. The Masons met originally in the Craycroft Building. Then erected their own building on this site in 1852. The o…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMTHH_downieville_Downieville-CA.html
Downieville is historically one of the most important & colorful towns of the Northern Mines. Gold deposits were discovered in 1848-1849. The spot where the town later developed was known as Jim Crow Diggins, Washingtonville, Missouri Town, or sim…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMTH9_mackerman-company-building_Downieville-CA.html
Constructed circa 1852. Joseph Mackerman used the building as home and brewery. Since that time the building housed a drug store, meat market and California's oldest weekly newspaper - - - The Mountain Messenger. This fireproof building, with iron…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMTGQ_st-charles-hotel_Downieville-CA.html
The original hotel was built in 1850. Destroyed by fire, February 19, 1852 and rebuilt by Thomas H. Clair, Proprietor. It also was destroyed by fire in 1864. F. A. Eschbacker, built a new St. Charles Hotel and operated it into the 1880's, upon his…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMTGL_craycroft-building_Downieville-CA.html
Originally a log building constructed in 1850 by John Craycroft & Company. It housed the famous Craycroft Saloon which boasted a 70 foot bar made from one rip-sawed board. Destroyed by fire, on February 19, 1852, it was immediately replaced by the…