Angels Camp in Calaveras County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Giovanni Lavagnino
Pioneer Craftsman
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 25, 2012
1. Giovanni Lavagnino Marker
Inscription.
Giovanni Lavagnino. Pioneer Craftsman.
In Tribute. To the pioneer craftsman whose skills, ingenuity and determination established permanent communities in the wake of the gold rush, and whose progeny have continued to contribute to the region’s character and spirit, recognition is today given the gates created on the forge of Giovanni Lavagnino. A native of Italy, who arrived here in 1877 at the age of 18 and died here, victim of a mining accident, in 1909 at the age of 49.
In Tribute
To the pioneer craftsman whose skills, ingenuity and determination established permanent communities in the wake of the gold rush, and whose progeny have continued to contribute to the region’s character and spirit, recognition is today given the gates created on the forge of Giovanni Lavagnino. A native of Italy, who arrived here in 1877 at the age of 18 and died here, victim of a mining accident, in 1909 at the age of 49.
Erected 1990 by E Clampus Vitus, Matuca Chapter 1849.
Location. 38° 4.743′ N, 120° 33.5′ W. Marker is in Angels Camp, California, in Calaveras County. Marker is on Monte Verda Street. This marker is located next to the entrance gate of the Altaville Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 242 Monte Verda Street, Angels Camp CA 95222, United States of America. Touch for directions.
5. Tribute to Guiseppe Lavagnino, a Pioneer Craftsman
In tribute to Guiseppe Lavagnino, who built & donated this gate to the Catholic Church in 1906. The youngest of nine children. Born in Italy.
This plaque donated by his grandchildren Darrel & Arlena
1994
In memory of Guiseppe Lavagnino
A pioneer craftsman
Dedicated by
Matuca Chapter 1849
E Clampus Vitus
June 1, 1996 (6001)
Credo Quia Absurdum [These plaques are beside the gate to the Catholic Cemetery located on Stockton Road near the intersection with Monte Verda Street.]
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 25, 2012
6. Iron Gates of the Catholic Cemetery
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