Pollock Pines in El Dorado County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
The California Gold Rush
For the original “49ers,” who mined the gold rush, a gold pan and sluice box were trademarks that faded into history when gold mining became a large industry. The four original Sierra trails leading to the gold camps all converged in Pollock Pines.
Historian: Anthony M. Belli
Erected by Sponsored by the Lillian M. Sexton Family.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Events. A significant historical date for this entry is January 24, 1848.
Location. 38° 45.767′ N, 120° 34.68′ W. Marker is in Pollock Pines, California, in El Dorado County. Marker is at the intersection of Pony Express Trail (Lincoln Highway) and Forebay Road, on the right when traveling east on Pony Express Trail (Lincoln Highway). The marker is located at the Northwest corner of the Safeway parking lot. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6498 Pony Express Trail, Pollock Pines CA 95726, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Logging in El Dorado County (here, next to this marker); The Mormon Emigrant Trail (here, next to this marker); Bullion Bend Robbery (here, next to this marker); Johnson Cutoff - Took the Hangtown Road (within shouting distance of this marker); In Memory of the Bravery of Our Pioneer Officers (approx. 1½ miles away); Carson Trail - To Pleasant Valley (approx. 1.6 miles away); Carson Trail - Junction (approx. 1.8 miles away); Cutoff to Johnson Ranch and Placerville (approx. 1.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Pollock Pines.
More about this marker. This marker is placed at a six-sided kiosk having six markers and paintings depicting the events described on the markers. Two of the markers are missing.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 18, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 14, 2016, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 507 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 14, 2016, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.