Volcano in Amador County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Volcano
Photographed by Syd Whittle, January 23, 2006
1. Volcano Marker
Erected 1948 by Amador County Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Heroes • Industry & Commerce • Landmarks • Natural Resources • Notable Events • Notable Places • Settlements & Settlers • War, US Civil • War, World II. 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
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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: Soldier Gulch (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 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. Volcano.
Photographed by Syd Whittle, January 23, 2006
2. Volcano Marker
2. Hometown Heroes: Honoring Brigadier General Harry Liversedge. Ledger Dispatch website entry (Submitted on July 19, 2025, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Additional commentary.
1. "Old Abe"
Old Abe is a rather rare Model 1835 6-pounder Bronze Field gun. Produced in 1837 by Cyrus Alger & Co., Boston, Mass. The gun weighed 737 pounds. It's registry number is "4". Of the 56 Model 1835 produced from 1836 to 1838, there are 17 cataloged survivors. The Model 1835 was further refined into the more widely produced Model 1841, which was used widely at the beginning of the Civil War.
— Submitted September 11, 2008, by Craig Swain of Leesburg, Virginia.
Photographed by Syd Whittle, January 23, 2006
3. Volcano Marker
To the right of the marker is the Volcano California Historical Landmark marker and the Volcano Gulch - E Clampus Vitus marker
Photographed by Syd Whittle, January 23, 2006
4. Main Street
Photographed by Syd Whittle, January 23, 2006
5. Town Building
Photographed by Syd Whittle
6. "Old Abe"
Sign on building that houses "Old Abe" reads:
Union Square: Named to commemorate an event during Civil War days when the Unionist "Volcano Blues" confronted the Confederate "Knights of the Golden Circle" on this spot. With the help of the cannon, "Old Abe" the "Blues" effected a decisive victory over the "Knights."
P.S. The story goes that the enthusiastic "Blues" had overcharged the weapon. It would have exploded had it actually been fired.
Union Square: Named to commemorate an event during Civil War days when the Unionist "Volcano Blues" confronted the Confederate "Knights of the Golden Circle" on this spot. With the help of the cannon, "Old Abe" the "Blues" effected a decisive victory over the "Knights."
P.S. The story goes that the enthusiastic "Blues" had overcharged the weapon. It would have exploded had it actually been fired.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 19, 2025. It was originally submitted on September 11, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 3,849 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on September 11, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 6. submitted on September 7, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.
