Jackson in Amador County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
In Memoriam: The '49ers
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, April 25, 2011
1. In Memoriam: The '49ers Marker
They traveled here from family hearths throughout the world to mine Sierra’s treasures from the Golden Mother Lode.
O’er claims where stood raw shacks and sailcloth tents the woodsmoke curled,
while pick and shovel, pan and sluice marked where cold waters flowed.
One hundred fifty miles of honeyed white quartz vein yielded yellow nuggets, flakes and dust of precious gold.
Men came from every walk of life to forge the camptown chain.
Where Bret Harte and Mark Twain their struggles and their triumphs told.
Jackson, Hangtown, Mokelumne Hill, Coloma, Angel’s Camp, Grass Valley, Mariposa –
All are legendary lore.
Judge them not for greed or deed of rogue and scamp, But rather for the men of heart and all they bravely bore.
What though they failed to find or finally lost their golden gleam?
Their hope and courage yet were equal to their dream.
Charles B. Garrigus
Poet Laureate
Erected by Amador County Board of Supervisors.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Notable Events.
Location. 38° 20.961′ N, 120° 46.395′ W. Marker is in Jackson, California, in Amador County. Marker
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Sesquicentennial Court House Site (here, next to this marker); The Court House Well (here, next to this marker); Constitution Saloon (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Constitution Saloon (a few steps from this marker); Law Office (within shouting distance of this marker); Excelsior Parlor 31 (within shouting distance of this marker); S. Harris Clothing Store (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Steckler's Building (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jackson.
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, March 27, 2011
2. Amador County Court House
The marker is in the grass to the right of the righthand parking meter.
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, March 27, 2011
3. Amador County Court House
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, March 27, 2011
4. Amador County Court House
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, March 27, 2011
5. Amador County Court House
Credits. This page was last revised on April 9, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 16, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 797 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on May 16, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
