Georgetown in El Dorado County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Chief Jack Anderson

Photographed by Syd Whittle, October 28, 2005

1. Chief Jack Anderson Marker

Inscription. This monument is presented in appreciation for the commitment, loyalty, leadership, service, and vision provided to the people of the Georgetown Divide by
Chief
Jack Anderson
The following are a few of his notable accomplishments prior to his retirement in December 1992.
1970 – Joined Georgetown Volunteer Fire Department
1976 – Appointed first full time Fire Chief
1978-1992 – County Coordinator for Office of Emergency Services
1981 – Expanded county ambulance service to the Divide
Constructed five fire stations on the Divide.
Continual upgrading of apparatus

Erected by Georgetown Fire Department with sincere love and respect.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. A significant historical month for this entry is December 1992.

Location. 38° 54.397′ N, 120° 50.336′ W. Marker is in Georgetown, California, in El Dorado County. It is on Main Street, on the right when traveling south. Marker is located at the Georgetown Fire Station. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6281 Main Street, Georgetown CA 95634, United States of America.

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Regionally, this marker is in California’s Sacramento Metro,

in the Gold Country,

in the Sierra Nevada,

and in the Lake Tahoe Basin.

It is also in the American Mountain West.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in 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: Georgetown Volunteer Firemen (here, next to this marker); Georgetown (here, next to this marker); Georgetown Firehouse (here, next to this marker); Miners Club (within shouting distance of this marker); Georgetown - Pride of the Sierras (within shouting distance of this marker); Georgetown Blues (within shouting distance of this marker); Jonathan Davis (within shouting distance of this marker); Growlersburg Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9241 (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Georgetown.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, October 28, 2005

2. Chief Jack Anderson Marker

To the left of this marker are the Georgetown California Registered Historical Landmark marker and the Georgetown Volunteer Fireman marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 3, 2019. It was originally submitted on September 11, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,496 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 11, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.