Mokelumne Hill in Calaveras County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Mokelumne Hill
By Syd Whittle, August 21, 2006
1. Mokelumne Hill Marker
Mokelumne is an Indian word, first applied to the nearby river. Earliest settlement was at Happy Valley by French trappers. Gold was discovered by discharged members of Stevenson's Regiment in 1848. Center of the richest placer mining section of Calaveras County and one of the principal mining towns of California.Corral Flat produced over thirty millions in gold. Sixteen feet square constituted a claim. The so-called 'French War' for possession of gold mines occurred in 1851.
'Calaveras Chronicle' was established in 1850. Fights between grizzly bears and bulls amused early residents. At one time headquarters of Joaquin Murieta . Town was destroyed by fires in 1854, 1864, and 1874.
County seat of Calaveras County from 1853 to 1866.
Erected 1937 by The Calaveras County Chamber of Commerce and The Native Daughters of the Golden West, June 1937. (Marker Number 269.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Industry & Commerce
By Syd Whittle, August 21, 2006
2. Mokelumne Hill Marker
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Location. 38° 18.115′ N, 120° 42.344′ W. Marker is in Mokelumne Hill, California, in Calaveras County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street and Center Street, on the left when traveling south on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Mokelumne Hill CA 95245, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Emily Peek's Saloon (within shouting distance of this marker); Calaveras County Courthouse and Leger Hotel (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Mokelumne Hill (about 300 feet away); Butte Store (approx. 2.3 miles away); Moore Mine (approx. 3.9 miles away); Paloma (Fosteria) (approx. 4.2 miles away); Zeile Mine and Mine House
By Unknown, circa 1910
3. Vintage Postcard - Mokelumne Hill
Also see . . .
1. Mokelumne Hill. (Submitted on October 26, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.)
2. Mokelumne Hill. (Submitted on October 26, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.)
3. Malakoff: Mokelumne Hill. (Submitted on October 26, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.)
Additional keywords. Gold Rush
By Syd Whittle, August 21, 2006
4. Mokelumne Hill
By Syd Whittle, September 20, 2006
5. Mokelumne Hill Congregational Church
The Congregational Church in Mokelumne Hill was organized August 28, 1853. The church building, erected in 1856, is the oldest Congregational Church building in the state. This site was designated as California Registered Historical Landmark No.261 on September 3, 1937. (There is no marker)
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By Roger Sturtevant, Photographer, April 5, 1934
6. Congregational Church
Historic American Buildings Survey (Library of Congress)
HABS CAL,5-MOKHI,1-1
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HABS CAL,5-MOKHI,1-1
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By Syd Whittle, September 20, 2006
7. Emily Peek's Saloon
By Syd Whittle, September 20, 2006
8. Mokelumne Hill Town Hall
Attached link tells the history of the Town Hall Building
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By Syd Whittle, August 21, 2006
9. I.O.O.F. Hall
This is said to be California's first three-story building to be erected outside the coastal towns. The original building was erected in 1854 as a two-story building - a third story to be used for lodge purposes was added later. This site is California Registered Historical Landmark No.256 (There is no marker)
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Wells Fargo Bank Historical Museum, San Francisco
10. I.O.O.F. Hall
Historic American Buildings Survey (Library of Congress)
HABS CAL,5-MOKHI,4-
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HABS CAL,5-MOKHI,4-
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By Syd Whittle
11. The Leger Hotel
By Syd Whittle, September 20, 2006
12. Fire House and "Fire Fighters" Marker
Marker Reads:
Volunteers served in the early 1850’s – Eagle Hook & Ladder Co. No. 1 formed 1861. Eureka Fire Co. No.2 with and constitution and by-laws 1862. Pennsylvania Engine Co. and Mokelumne Engine Co. No.1 all fought fires in the 1860’s
Volunteers served in the early 1850’s – Eagle Hook & Ladder Co. No. 1 formed 1861. Eureka Fire Co. No.2 with and constitution and by-laws 1862. Pennsylvania Engine Co. and Mokelumne Engine Co. No.1 all fought fires in the 1860’s
By Syd Whittle, September 20, 2006
13. Mokelumne Hill Residence
By Syd Whittle, August 21, 2006
14. The Sturges - Costa Store
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 26, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 2,419 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 26, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 3. submitted on December 8, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 4, 5. submitted on October 26, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 6. submitted on April 15, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 7, 8, 9. submitted on October 26, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 10. submitted on April 15, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 11. submitted on September 17, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 12, 13. submitted on February 5, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 14. submitted on October 26, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.
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