Grass Valley in Nevada County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Empire Mine
Photographed by Craig Baker
1. Empire Mine Marker
This plaque marks the site of the Empire Mine, noted for its continuous operation 1850-1957, producing over $120,000,000 in gold.
Erected 1963 by Manzanita Parlor No. 29 Native Daughters of the Golden West. (Marker Number 298.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Natural Resources • Parks & Recreational Areas. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks series list.
Location. 39° 12.394′ N, 121° 2.784′ W. Marker is in Grass Valley, California, in Nevada County. It can be reached from Empire Street near California Route 174. Located in Empire Mine State Historic Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 10791 E Empire St, Grass Valley CA 95945, 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, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Union Hill School (approx. half a mile away); Reliance Hose Company No. 3 (approx. 0.9 miles away); N. C. N. G. R. R. (approx. 0.9 miles away); Columbiad Cannon 1850 (approx. one mile away); Chinatown, Grass Valley (approx. 1.1 miles away); The Old Post Office (approx. 1.2 miles away); Grass Valley Library (approx. 1.2 miles away); Madison Lodge No. 23 F. & A.M. (approx. 1.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Grass Valley.
Regarding Empire Mine. In 1939 this site was designated California Historical Landmark No. 298.
Photographed by Craig Baker
2. Empire Mine Marker
The marker is on the column at far right.
Photographed by Craig Baker
3. Empire Mine
Photographed by Craig Baker
4. Empire Mine State Historic Park
Credits. This page was last revised on January 25, 2024. It was originally submitted on January 25, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 274 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 25, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.
