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

Fiddletown-Oleta

Photographed By Karen Key, August 24, 2007

1. Fiddletown-Oleta Marker

Inscription. California Historical Landmark
—— Fiddletown-Oleta —— Settled in 1849 by a party from Missouri. According to tradition they were always fiddling, especially while waiting for the rainy season—hence the name..... It was changed by state legislature in 1878 to Oleta, an Indian name said to mean “Old Home Spring.”
By order of • Reg. No. 35
Department of Natural Resources
• State of California •
(Marker Number 35.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1849.

Location. 38° 30.252′ N, 120° 45.447′ W. Marker is in Fiddletown, California, in Amador County. Marker is on Fiddletown Road, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Fiddletown CA 95629, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. H. C. Farnham House 1855 (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Chew Kee Store (about 800 feet away); Fiddletown (approx. 0.2 miles away); D'Agostini Winery (approx. 2 miles

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away); Shenandoah School (approx. 2.8 miles away); Shenandoah Valley (approx. 3.1 miles away); City of Plymouth (approx. 5.1 miles away); The Arcade Bar (approx. 5.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fiddletown.

Fiddletown Community Center image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Karen Key, August 24, 2007

2. Fiddletown Community Center

Close-up of Community Center Fiddle image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Karen Key, August 24, 2007

3. Close-up of Community Center Fiddle

Fiddletown Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Karen Key, August 24, 2007

4. Fiddletown Building

14458 Fiddletown Road

C. Schallhorn Blacksmith & Wagon-Shop image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Karen Key, August 24, 2007

5. C. Schallhorn Blacksmith & Wagon-Shop

A.D. 1870 Overland Mail ~ Express Office ~ Telegraph

Photographed By Karen Key, August 24, 2007

6. C. Schallhorn Blacksmith & Wagon-Shop

Photographed By Karen Key, August 24, 2007

7. C. Schallhorn Blacksmith & Wagon-Shop

Old Machinery image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Karen Key, August 24, 2007

8. Old Machinery

On the side of the main street

Restoration Parts? image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Karen Key, August 24, 2007

9. Restoration Parts?

Photographed By Karen Key, August 24, 2007

10. Restoration Parts?

Photographed By Karen Key, August 24, 2007

11. Restoration Parts?

Eclectic assortment in a yard image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Karen Key, August 24, 2007

12. Eclectic assortment in a yard

Oleta Schoolhouse, on American Flat Road image. Click for full size.

March 31, 2011

13. Oleta Schoolhouse, on American Flat Road

Constructed in 1862, and served as a schoolhouse until 1955. Currently being renovated for use as a schoolhouse museum.

Chinese General Store image. Click for full size.

March 31, 2011

14. Chinese General Store

The Foo Kee general store was constructed in 1850. Restoration was completed in 2008, and there are plans to use this structure, along with the neighboring Chinese gambling hall, as a museum.

Chinese Gambling Hall image. Click for full size.

March 31, 2011

15. Chinese Gambling Hall

Constructed in the 1850's and used as a gambling hall. Restoration was completed in 2008, with plans to use this building, along with the neighboring Chinese general store, as a museum.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 16, 2007, by Karen Key of Sacramento, California. This page has been viewed 2,390 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. submitted on September 16, 2007, by Karen Key of Sacramento, California. 13, 14, 15. submitted on April 1, 2011. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.