Copperopolis in Calaveras County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Copperopolis

State Registered Landmark No.296

Photographed by Syd Whittle, August 23, 2006

1. Copperopolis Marker

Inscription. Copper here discovered by W. K. Reed and Thomas McCarty in 1860. Mines utilized during the Civil War and the First and Second World Wars. During Civil War period was the principal copper producing section of the United States.

Erected 1949 by The California Centennials Commission and Copperopolis Community Center, May 30, 1949. (Marker Number 296.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Landmarks • Natural Resources • Notable Events • Notable Places • Settlements & Settlers • War, US Civil. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1860.

Location. 37° 58.758′ N, 120° 38.372′ W. Marker is in Copperopolis, California, in Calaveras County. It is on Main Street, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 375 Main Street, Copperopolis CA 95228, 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: Congregational Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Calaveras Telephone (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Copperopolis (about 600 feet

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away); The Old Corner Saloon (about 700 feet away); The Copperopolis Bell and Cannon (approx. 0.2 miles away); Black Bart at Funk Hill (approx. ¼ mile away); Copperopolis Park (approx. ¼ mile away); Thomas McCarty (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Copperopolis.

Also see . . .
1. Copperopolis – Town History. (Submitted on October 26, 2008.)
2. Copperopolis. (Submitted on October 26, 2008.)

Photographed by Syd Whittle, August 23, 2006

2. Copperopolis Marker

Old Corner Saloon image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, August 23, 2006

3. Old Corner Saloon

This site has been in continuous operation since 1862. It has been a boarding house, brothel, and "speakeasy". See "Nearby Marker" for additional information.

Remnant of Mining Activity image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, August 23, 2006

4. Remnant of Mining Activity

Old Mine Tailings image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, August 23, 2006

5. Old Mine Tailings

Mine Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, June 7, 2009

6. Mine Building

U.S. Geological Survey Bench Mark - 1960 image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, June 7, 2009

7. U.S. Geological Survey Bench Mark - 1960

This bench mark is located outside the entrance door of the Union Mine General Store on Main Street.

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 2,470 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on October 26, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 6, 7. submitted on June 9, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.