Jackson in Amador County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
The Old Spring
Photographed By Matt Havens, June 2, 2009
1. The Old Spring Marker
This monument marks the site of a spring that refreshed the early travelers into this region. So many bottles were found around this spring that some Chilean miners called the site "Bottileas" or place of the bottles, the first name by which the area of Jackson was known.James W. Marshall Chapter No.49
E Clampus Vitus
May 16, 1964
Erected 1964 by James W Marshall Chapet 49 E Clampus Vitus.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Places • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1832.
Location. 38° 20.87′ N, 120° 46.405′ W. Marker is in Jackson, California, in Amador County. Marker can be reached from Water Street, on the left when traveling west. Marker is located down the alley next to the National Hotel just before the bridge that crosses the creek. The National Hotel is located at the intersection of Water Street and Main Mountain Street. Touch for map.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. V. S. Garbarini, Sr. (a few steps from this marker); The Louisiana House (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of 1852 Louisiana House (within shouting distance of this marker); Masonic Hall & Court House (within shouting distance of this marker); Rocca's Hall, Theatre, Arena (within shouting distance of this marker); Dr. Sharp's Drug, Ginocchio's Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Wells Fargo Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Union Hotel & Odd Fellows Hall Lodge #36 (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jackson.
Additional keywords. Gold Rush
August 16, 2008
2. The Old Spring Marker - Wide Shot
The Old Spring Marker is mounted on a wishing well that was erected by the Jackson Rotary Club, per the dedicatory plaque mounted on the well.
August 16, 2008
3. "Bottileas" Spring, located just steps away from the wishing well
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 2, 2009, by Matt Havens of Pine Grove, California. This page has been viewed 1,537 times since then and 56 times this year. Last updated on August 3, 2009, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. Photos: 1. submitted on August 2, 2009, by Matt Havens of Pine Grove, California. 2, 3. submitted on August 3, 2009. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
