Weaverville in Trinity County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Trinity County Courthouse
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, June 2, 2012
1. Trinity County Courthouse Marker
Inscription.
Trinity County Courthouse. . This building is one of the oldest courthouses in continuous use in California. It was built in 1857 by Henry Hocker as a hotel, store and saloon and was purchased by the Board of Supervisors in 1865. The rear section was added in 1935. The center section was completed in 1958., The first courthouse, built in 1853 and located on the hill at the head of Court Street, was destroyed by fire in 1866, a few days after the Board had advertised it for sale at auction.
This building is one of the oldest courthouses in continuous use in California. It was built in 1857 by Henry Hocker as a hotel, store and saloon and was purchased by the Board of Supervisors in 1865. The rear section was added in 1935. The center section was completed in 1958.
The first courthouse, built in 1853 and located on the hill at the head of Court Street, was destroyed by fire in 1866, a few days after the Board had advertised it for sale at auction.
Erected 1976 by E Clampus Vitus, Trinitarianus Chapter 62.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1857.
Location. 40° 44.054′ N, 122° 56.458′ W. Marker is in Weaverville, California, in Trinity County. Marker is at the intersection of Court Street and Main Street (California Route 229) on Court Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 201 Court Street, Weaverville CA 96093, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Weaverville Bandstand (a few steps from this marker); Site of First Cabin (a few steps from this marker); I.O.O.F. Hall (within shouting distance of this
Additional plaques mounted on the building:
Second from the bottom:
In Memory of
William C. “Bill” Jackson
Deputy Sherriff of Trinity County
Killed in the Performance of
His Duty April 27, 1971
Erected by
Trinity County Employees Association
Lower plaque:
In Memory of
E. Jose – D. Haskell
B. Montgomery
Express Messengers
Killed on Duty
Placed by
N.S.G.W. and N.D.G.W.
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, June 2, 2012
3. Trinity County Courthouse
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, June 2, 2012
4. Trinity County Courthouse
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer
5. Nearby Marker and Bandstand
Weaverville Bandstand
Erected 1901
Dedicated to the Weaverville Ladies Eltapome Band and the pioneer musicians who played an important part in the early day social life of the town.
Trinitarianus Chapter No. 62 E Clampus Vitus July 23, 1966
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer
6. Weaverville Bandstand and Marker
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer
7. Weaverville Bandstand
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer
8. Interesting Water Fountain near the Weaverville Bandstand
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 5, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 646 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on June 5, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.