Placerville in El Dorado County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Three Unfortunates Hanged
Let us not judge them too harshly for those were the rough days of the great Gold Rush.”
Erected 1959 by The James W. Marshall Chapter No. 49, E Clampus Vitus.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1849.
Location. 38° 43.72′ N, 120° 48.178′ W. Marker is in Placerville, California, in El Dorado County. Marker is at the intersection of Center Street and Center Street (U.S. 50), on the left when traveling north on Center Street. The marker is across Center Street from the Placerville City Hall. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Placerville CA 95667, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Hangmans Tree (within shouting distance of this marker); Bayles Building (1853) (within shouting distance of this marker); Branch Saloon/Bingham's Jewelrey/Seligman Building/Ewing Building (within shouting distance of this marker); John A. "Snowshoe" Thompson (within shouting distance of this marker); The Forum Café / Union Hotel / United States Trio Hall / The Forum Café / The Blue Bell Café (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Placerville Pony Express (about 300 feet away); Snowshoe Thompson (about 300 feet away); Randolph Jewelers (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Placerville.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 10, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 2, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 3,018 times since then and 61 times this year. Last updated on July 9, 2023, by Darrin McNeice of Camino, California. Photos: 1. submitted on March 11, 2022. 2. submitted on March 11, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. 3, 4. submitted on November 2, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 5. submitted on February 27, 2019, by Stephen McLendon of Placerville, Calif. 6. submitted on November 2, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.