Markleeville in Alpine County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Alpine County Historical Complex

Photographed by Karen Key, August 24, 2007

1. Alpine County Historical Complex Marker

Inscription.
The construction of this historical complex was initiated in 1964, "Alpine County's Centennial Year", by the Historical Society of Alpine County. With concerted effort and fortitude it was completed and duly dedicated as a historical landmark on June 17, 1972 by the Grand Parlor of The Native Sons of the Golden West.
Raymond P. Johnson, Grand President
In memory of U.S. Senator James D. Phelan

Erected 1972 by Grand Parlor of The Native Sons of the Golden West.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Natural Resources • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Native Sons/Daughters of the Golden West series list. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1893.

Location. 38° 41.67′ N, 119° 46.977′ W. Marker is in Markleeville, California, in Alpine County. It can be reached from School Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Markleeville CA 96120, 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 walking distance of this marker: Old Webster School (here, next to this marker); The Lost Whiskey of Raymond (a few steps from this marker); Hangman's Bridge & Vigilante Justice

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Old Log Jail (within shouting distance of this marker); Webster School (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Hurdy House (about 700 feet away); Alpine Hotel (about 800 feet away); Markleeville General Store (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Markleeville.

Photographed by Karen Key, August 24, 2007

2. Alpine County Historical Complex Marker

Alpine County Historical Complex Marker image. Click for more information.

Photographed by Karen Key, August 24, 2007

3. Alpine County Historical Complex Marker

This marker is on the stone next to the "Old Webster School" building.
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Photographed by Karen Key, August 24, 2007

4. Alpine County Historical Complex Marker

Marker is on the stone near the "Old Log Jail" building.
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Photographed by Karen Key, August 24, 2007

5. Outhouse

Old equipment in the complex image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Karen Key, August 24, 2007

6. Old equipment in the complex

Photographed by Karen Key, August 24, 2007

7. Old equipment in the complex

The Stamp Mill image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Karen Key, August 24, 2007

8. The Stamp Mill

Built many years ago to release valuable minerals from their stone prison, this mill was brought to the Alpine County Museum in 1988. Then through the efforts of many members of the Markeleeville Community, spearheaded by the two special individuals we honor today, it was restored as a working stamp mill.

Don Jardine Sr.
Fritz Thornburg
Saturday July 21, 2007

Photographed by Karen Key, August 24, 2007

9. The Stamp Mill

Photographed by Karen Key, August 24, 2007

10. The Stamp Mill

Photographed by Karen Key, August 24, 2007

11. Old equipment in the complex

Credits. This page was last revised on December 8, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 22, 2007, by Karen Key of Sacramento, California. This page has been viewed 2,504 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11. submitted on October 22, 2007, by Karen Key of Sacramento, California. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.