Near Georgetown in El Dorado County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Greenwood
Erected 1955 by California State Park Commission in cooperation with The Golden Key, May 15, 1955. (Marker Number 521.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Landmarks • Notable Places • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1844.
Location. 38° 53.932′ N, 120° 54.873′ W. Marker is near Georgetown, California, in El Dorado County. Marker is on Greenwood Road near Georgetown Road (California Highway 193), on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Georgetown CA 95634, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The Greenwood School House (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); St. James Catholic Church (approx. 3˝ miles away); Shannon Knox House (approx. 4 miles away); Balsar House / I.O.O.F Hall (approx. 4.1 miles away); Civil War Armory (approx. 4.1 miles away); Wells Fargo Building (approx. 4.1 miles away); Georgetown Hotel (approx. 4.1 miles away); Jonathan Davis (approx. 4.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Georgetown.
More about this marker. Greenwood is a California Registered Historical Landmark (No. 521).
Additional commentary.
1. The Town of Greenwood
There is nothing remaining in Greenwood other than a few houses, the schoolhouse and the cemetery.
— Submitted August 18, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.
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