Campo Seco in Calaveras County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Campo Seco

Photographed by Syd Whittle, August 3, 2006

1. Campo Seco Marker

Inscription. Settled in 1849 by Mexicans who worked placers in Oregon Gulch. Rich copper deposits discovered in 1859. The largest living cork oak tree in California was planted here in 1858. Ruins of Adams Express Building still standing.

Erected 1950 by California Centennials Commission. Base Furnished by the Campo Seco Community Club (September 9, 1950). (Marker Number 257.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Landmarks • Notable Places. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1849.

Location. 38° 13.623′ N, 120° 51.241′ W. Marker is in Campo Seco, California, in Calaveras County. It is on Campo Seco Road, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Campo Seco CA 95226, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in California’s Sierra Nevada.

It is also in the American Mountain West.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Pacific Rim,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Valley Spring (approx. 2.8 miles away); Double Springs (approx. 3.7 miles away); Camanche (approx. 3.9 miles away); Lancha Plana (approx. 5 miles away); Paloma (Fosteria) (approx. 5½ miles away); Buena Vista Store

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(approx. 5.7 miles away); Buena Vista (approx. 5.7 miles away); a different marker also named Double Springs (approx. 6.2 miles away).

More about this marker. This site is a California Registered Landmark (No. 257).

Photographed by Syd Whittle, August 3, 2006

2. Campo Seco Marker

Ruins of Adams Express Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, August 3, 2006

3. Ruins of Adams Express Building

Captain Messenger House - Campo Seco image. Click for more information.

Photographed by Wm. H. Knowles, Photographer

4. Captain Messenger House - Campo Seco

Historic American Buildings Survey (Library of Congress)
HABS CAL,5-CAMP,2-
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Credits. This page was last revised on September 14, 2020. It was originally submitted on August 22, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 2,635 times since then and 69 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 23, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 4. submitted on September 11, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.