Kit Carson in Amador County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Plasse’s Trading Post

Photographed by Syd Whittle, July 26, 2009

1. Plasse’s Trading Post Marker

Inscription. Founded by Raymond Peter Plasse in 1853. It was a stopping place for emmigrants on the Carson Pass Trail on the route to California gold field.
Dedicated by the
James W. Marshall Chapter
Of E. Clampus Vitus
September 15, 1984

Erected 1984 by James W. Marshall Chapter, E Clampus Vitus.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list. A significant historical month for this entry is September 1838.

Location. 38° 38.26′ N, 120° 7.58′ W. Marker is in Kit Carson, California, in Amador County. It can be reached from Plasse Road near Carson Pass Scenic Byway (California Route 88). Marker is mounted on the building under the "Plasse Resort" Marker. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 30001 Plasse Road, Kit Carson CA 95644, 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 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Plasse Resort (here, next to this marker); Mormon-Carson Pass Emigrant Trail (approx. 0.6 miles away); Old Emigrant Road (approx. 0.9 miles away); Tragedy Spring (approx. 1.1 miles away); Maiden's Grave (approx. 2½ miles away); Kirkwood's

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(approx. 5.4 miles away); Caples Lake (approx. 6 miles away); Carson Trail - Leek Springs (approx. 6.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kit Carson.

Regarding Plasse’s Trading Post. Also See Nearby Marker "Plasse Resort" for additional information and links.

Additional keywords. Gold Rush

Photographed by Syd Whittle, July 26, 2009

2. Plasse’s Trading Post Marker

Upper Marker: Plasse Resort
Lower Marker: Plasse's Trading Post

Plasse’s Trading Post image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, July 26, 2009

3. Plasse’s Trading Post

Photographed by Syd Whittle, July 26, 2009

4. Plasse’s Trading Post

Ramon (Raymond) and Louise Plasse image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, July 26, 2009

5. Ramon (Raymond) and Louise Plasse

Photos on display in the restaurant.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 8, 2025. It was originally submitted on July 31, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 3,434 times since then and 46 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on July 31, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.