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

Thomas McCarty

1827 – 1886

— Native of New York —

Thomas McCarty Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, June 7, 2009

1. Thomas McCarty Marker

Inscription. Pioneer Settler & Rancher of Calaveras Co.
Discoverer of copper ore at Copperopolis, Calif. In 1860. Developed mine & was principal share owner, Town was named for the Copper ore. It was a boom town during the Civil War. Copper was used in making of war implements.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers • War, US Civil. A significant historical year for this entry is 1860.

Location. 37° 58.55′ N, 120° 38.46′ W. Marker is in Copperopolis, California, in Calaveras County. Marker can be reached from Reeds Turnpike. Marker is located at the Copperopolis Cemetery. Gravesite and marker are located halfway up the hill from the I.O.O.F entrance, just past the first stone fence. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Copperopolis CA 95228, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Copperopolis Cemetery (a few steps from this marker); Copperopolis (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Old Corner Saloon (approx. 0.2 miles away); Calaveras Telephone (approx. ¼ mile away); a different marker also named Copperopolis (approx. ¼ mile away); Copperopolis Historical Plaza (approx. 0.3 miles

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away); Copperopolis Armory (approx. 0.3 miles away); Congregational Church (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Copperopolis.

Thomas McCarty image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, June 7, 2009

2. Thomas McCarty

1827 - 1886
Discoverer
of Copper at Copperopolis

Thomas McCarty Gravesite image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, June 7, 2009

3. Thomas McCarty Gravesite

Copperopolis Cemetery Entrance image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, June 7, 2009

4. Copperopolis Cemetery Entrance

At the entrance there is a marker and sign telling the history of the cemetery.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 8, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 8, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,779 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 8, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.