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

The Copperopolis Bell and Cannon

The Bell Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, June 7, 2009

1. The Bell Marker

Copperopolis Elementary School opened in 1865, and currently serves the community of Copperopolis, the Diamond XX area, and the areas in and around Lake Tulloch. The school now serves 230 students in grades kindergarten through six.

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[Displayed at the Copperopolis Elementary School are a bell and a cannon along with their accompanying markers:]

The Bell This bell cast in 1860, the first school in Copperopolis in 1862. The bell yoke shows repair, break probably from school fire of 1906.

The Cannon Six pound cannon cast by Cyruss Alger & Co. in 1837. Probably came from an abandoned ship in San Francisco. Presented to the Union Guard by citizens of Copperopolis. Fired at funerals and on holidays until the early 1900’s.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Military. In addition, it is included in the Historic Bells series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1860.

Location. 37° 58.906′ N, 120° 38.509′ W. Marker is in Copperopolis, California, in Calaveras County. Marker can be reached from Baker Street near Main Street. Markers are located at Copperopolis Elementary School, at the eastern edge of the parking area. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 Baker Street, 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. Black Bart at Funk Hill (within shouting distance of this marker); Copperopolis Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Copperopolis

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); Congregational Church (approx. ¼ mile away); Calaveras Telephone (approx. 0.3 miles away); a different marker also named Copperopolis (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Old Corner Saloon (approx. 0.3 miles away); Thomas McCarty (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Copperopolis.

The Cannon Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, June 7, 2009

2. The Cannon Marker

The Copperopolis School Bell, Cannon and Markers image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, June 7, 2009

3. The Copperopolis School Bell, Cannon and Markers

The Copperopolis School Bell image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, June 7, 2009

4. The Copperopolis School Bell

The Cannon image. Click for more information.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, June 7, 2009

5. The Cannon

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The Copperopolis Cannon image. Click for full size.

August 25, 2012

6. The Copperopolis Cannon

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 9, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,471 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on June 9, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 6. submitted on August 26, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.