North San Juan in Nevada County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Wells Fargo & Company / North San Juan - 1853
Photographed By Syd Whittle, January 19, 2011
1. Wells Fargo & Company Marker
[ Building consists of three sections. Marker #1 is mounted on the front of the far right section. Marker #2 is mounted on the front of the center section. ]
Marker #1:
1854
Wm. Bull Meek-Wm. Morris Stewart, No. 10
E Clampus Vitus – Nevada City, Calif.
Marker #2:
1853
Wm. Bull Meek-Wm. Morris Stewart
Chapter E Clampus Vitus
Oct. 12, 1963
Erected 1963 by Wm. Bull Meek - Wm. Morris Stewart Chapter No. 10, E Clampus Vitus.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list. A significant historical date for this entry is October 7, 1869.
Location. 39° 22.194′ N, 121° 6.303′
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. North San Juan Fire Department (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); North San Juan United Methodist Church (about 600 feet away); Old North San Juan School (approx. 0.2 miles away); Marysville to Virginia City in 32 Hours (approx. 2.2 miles away); Oregon Creek Covered Bridge (approx. 2.2 miles away); Bullards Bar Dam and Reservoir (approx. 2.4 miles away); Purdon Bridge (approx. 4.3 miles away); The First Long Distance Telephone (approx. 5.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in North San Juan.
Regarding Wells Fargo & Company / North San Juan - 1853. San Juan Hill was first mined in 1853 by Christian Kientz who named the town. He had previously served with General Scott's army in Mexico and felt that this hill reminded him of the hill on which San Juan de Ulloa in Mexico stands. In 1857 a post office was opened and the government added the name "North" to distinguish it from the much older town of San Juan located in San Benito County. Many houses had been built on the hill above town, but when gold was discovered the area was purchased by mining companies and the buildings were torn down.
Photographed By Syd Whittle, January 19, 2011
2. North San Juan - 1853 Marker
Photographed By Syd Whittle, January 19, 2011
3. Wells Fargo & Company Marker
Marker is mounted on the wall between the entrance door and the window on the right. In this view the marker is obscured by the shadow of the pizzeria sign.
Photographed By Syd Whittle, January 19, 2010
4. North San Juan - 1853 Marker
Marker is mounted on the front of the building to the left of the center support post.
Photographed By Syd Whittle, January 19, 2011
5. Wells Fargo & Company / North San Juan Building
Photographed By Syd Whittle, January 19, 2011
6. Mural on North Side of Building
Photographed By Eastman's Studio, Susanville, Ca
7. View of North San Juan From Cemetery
Description on postcard:
North San Juan, Calif.
This was the center for operations of the great gold hydrolic mining industry from about 1850 to 1884. Many of the old brick buildings used for company offices still stand.
Photographed By Syd Whittle, June 27, 2011
8. North San Juan Cemetery
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on January 22, 2011, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,179 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on January 22, 2011, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 6. submitted on January 23, 2011, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 7. submitted on January 24, 2011, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 8. submitted on July 7, 2011, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.
