Volcano in Amador County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Soldier Gulch

Photographed by Syd Whittle, January 23, 2006

1. Soldier Gulch - E Clampus Vitus Marker

Inscription. This plaque is in commemoration of two soldiers of a party from Stevenson’s New York Regiment who discovered Volcano Valley in late 1848 and camped here in Soldier Gulch through a hard winter. Their bodies were discovered in the spring and buried somewhere here by a party of Mexicans.

May these pioneer miners rest in peace.

Erected 1959 by James W. Marshal Chapter, E Clampus Vitus.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Notable Events • Notable Places • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1848.

Location. 38° 26.556′ N, 120° 37.882′ W. Marker is in Volcano, California, in Amador County. It is at the intersection of Main Street and Consolation Street, on the left when traveling north on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Volcano CA 95689, 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 walking distance of this marker: Volcano (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Volcano (here, next to this marker); Astronomical Observatory (a few steps from this marker); Carlo Andrea Dondero (within shouting

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distance of this marker); The Thomas Starr King Bell (within shouting distance of this marker); The Old Bavarian Brewery (within shouting distance of this marker); Union Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); General Store (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Volcano.

Also see . . .
1. Ghost Towns - Volcano. (Submitted on September 11, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.)
2. California State Military Museum Stevenson's New York Regiment. (Submitted on September 12, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.)

Photographed by Syd Whittle, January 23, 2006

2. Soldier Gulch - E Clampus Vitus Marker

To the left are the Volcano California State Historical Landmark marker and and the Amador County Historical Society Volcano marker.

Soldier's Gulch - circa 1860-1870 image. Click for full size.

Courtesy of the California Society of Pioneers (Photographer Unknown), circa 1860's?

3. Soldier's Gulch - circa 1860-1870

Soldier's Gulch in the foreground, with the town of Volcano in the background (the two story building on the left is likely the St. George Hotel or its predecessor). The gulch was heavily mined. Today parts of the gulch make up the town park and Volcano Amphitheater.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 11, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 3,077 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 11, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 3. submitted on September 12, 2008. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.