Old Joe Marker

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Near Foresthill in Placer County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Old Joe

By Karen Key, October 29, 2006

1. Old Joe Marker

Inscription. On the day of July 3, 1901 a stagecoach, driven by Henry Crockett, was on its way to the town of Foresthill when a hooded man appeared with a shotgun and ordered Crockett to stop, to which he replied, "You are only foolin". At that the robber shot and killed the wheel horse known as "Old Joe". He then robbed the stage and its passengers. Although the robber was later identified as Henry Wise, he was never captured. This plaque and monument replaces the wooden sign that was put at this site by Auburn Parlor No. 59.

Dedicated in
truth, liberty and toleration
July 3, 2001

by the
Grand Parlor, Native Sons of the Golden West
William E. Hargis, Grand President

Erected 2001 by Grand Parlor, Native Sons of the Golden West.

Location. 38° 59.479′ N, 120° 55.528′ W. Marker is near Foresthill, California, in Placer County. Marker is on Foresthill Divide Road near between Foresthill and Auburn, on the right when traveling east

Adjacent Marker Photo, Click for full size

By Karen Key, October 29, 2006

2. Adjacent Marker

Old Joe — Stage horse shot by stage robber. July 3, 1901.

. Click for map. Marker is in this post office area: Foresthill CA 95631, United States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 5 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, as the crow flies. Yankee Jim's (approx. 4.3 miles away); Forest Hill (approx. 6.1 miles away); Foresthill Protestant Cemetery (approx. 6.4 miles away); Greenwood (approx. 6.4 miles away); Georgetown (approx. 7.5 miles away). Click for a list of all markers in Foresthill.

Also see . . . The Story of Old Joe the Horse That Everybody Liked. (Submitted on November 7, 2006, by Karen Key of Sacramento, California.)