Nevada City in Nevada County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

English and New Salmon Mine Stamp Mill

Photographed by Syd Whittle, December 29, 2006

1. English and New Salmon Mine Stamp Mill Marker

Inscription. This stamp mill was manufactured at the Miners Foundry and Supply Co., Nevada City, California in the late 1800’s. After a circuitous journey, it has returned to its place of crushing hard rock at the English Mine and then the New Salmon Mine, owned by Donald McPherson, at Badger Hill. The stamp mill ceased operation in 1942 when all non-critical gold mines were shut down. After sitting idle through the years overgrown by trees and brush the stamp mill was moved in the 1970’s to the Nevada City home of King McPherson, who generously donated the stamp mill back to the Miners Foundry in the 1980’s. The stamp mill sat in pieces around the foundry despite several attemps to reconstruct it. Through the efforts of the members of Hydraulic Parlor No.56, Native Sons of the Golden West under the supervision of Mike Nevius, restoration was completed in the spring of 2000.

Erected 2001 by Grand Parlor, Native Sons of the Golden West, Clare D. McCullough, Grand President in Memory of James D. Phelan, United States Senator.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce •

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Natural Resources. In addition, it is included in the Native Sons/Daughters of the Golden West series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1942.

Location. 39° 15.73′ N, 121° 1.184′ W. Marker is in Nevada City, California, in Nevada County. It can be reached from Spring Street. Marker is located at the Miners Foundry. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 325 Spring Street, Nevada City CA 95959, 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,

on the Ring of Fire,

on 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: Pelton Wheel Manufacturing Site (here, next to this marker); Miners Foundry – Allans Machine Shop (here, next to this marker); Powell Home (within shouting distance of this marker); 400 Broad Street (within shouting distance of

Photographed by Syd Whittle, December 29, 2006

2. English and New Salmon Mine Stamp Mill Marker

Pelton Wheel Manufacturing Site, California State Registered Historical Landmark No.1012 marker is above this marker

this marker); Nevada Theater (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Nevada County Traction Company (about 300 feet away); The Flagg Building (about 300 feet away); Kidd & Knox Building (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Nevada City.

Additional keywords. Gold Rush

English and New Salmon Mine Stamp Mill image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Karen Key, October 12, 2010

3. English and New Salmon Mine Stamp Mill

Photographed by Karen Key, October 12, 2010

4. English and New Salmon Mine Stamp Mill

Miners Foundry image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, December 29, 2006

5. Miners Foundry

Credits. This page was last revised on August 17, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 23, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 2,307 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 23, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 3, 4. submitted on October 21, 2010, by Karen Key of Sacramento, California. 5. submitted on October 23, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.