Groveland in Tuolumne County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Groveland

Mark Twain Bret Harte Trail

Photographed By Syd Whittle, October 16, 2006

1. Groveland - Mark Twain Bret Harte Trail Marker

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Formerly called “First Garrote” traced to hanging of Mexican for stealing horse. Adobe buildings still standing (1949) built in 1849 as shown by dated adobe brick taken from partition. Gold discovered here 1849. Thousands in placer gold taken from mines on Garrote Creek, Big Creek and other diggings. Deer Flat, Noisy Flat and The Rancheria well known nearby places in heyday.

Erected 1949 by California Centennials Commission and Big Oak Flat Highway 20 Association. (Marker Number 446.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks, and the Mark Twain Bret Harte Trail series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1849.

Location. 37° 50.352′ N, 120° 13.797′ W. Marker is in Groveland, California, in Tuolumne County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street (State Highway 120) and Back Street, on the right when traveling west on Main Street (State Highway 120). Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Groveland CA 95321, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other

Photographed By Syd Whittle, October 16, 2006

2. Groveland - Mark Twain Bret Harte Trail Marker

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markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Iron Door Saloon (a few steps from this marker); Groveland Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Arrastra (approx. 0.2 miles away); Joseph E. Lemos (approx. 1.9 miles away); Big Oak Flat (approx. 2 miles away); Second Garrote (approx. 2.1 miles away); Ferretti Shrine (approx. 5.1 miles away); Stevens Bar Bridge (approx. 6.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Groveland.

Regarding Groveland. This site has been designated as California Registered Historical Landmark No. 446.

Also see . . .
1. Groveland. (Submitted on December 26, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.)
2. The Big Oak Flat Road–Chapt. VIII, "The Garrotes – First and Second”. (Submitted on December 26, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.)

Groveland Hotel image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, October 16, 2006

3. Groveland Hotel

Building on Main Street (State Hwy 120) image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, October 16, 2006

4. Building on Main Street (State Hwy 120)

Main Street - Groveland image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, October 16, 2006

5. Main Street - Groveland

Iron Door Saloon - Groveland image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, October 16, 2006

6. Iron Door Saloon - Groveland

Established 1852

Credits. This page was last revised on August 4, 2021. It was originally submitted on December 26, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,593 times since then and 17 times this year. Last updated on August 3, 2021, by Ronald D. (Ron) Trigueiro of Fresno, California. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on December 26, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.