Near Weaverville in Trinity County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
The La Grange Mine
Photographed by Karen Key, June 1, 2010
1. The Lagrange Mine Marker
This mine was originally known as the Oregon Mountain group of claims, first operated about 1862. In 1892 the mine was purchased by the La Grange Hydraulic Gold Mining Company which brought water from Stuart's Fork through 29 miles of ditch tunnels and flume and delivered it to the mine pit under a 650 food head. Over 100,000,000 yards of gravel were moved and $3,500,000 in gold produced. Large scale operations ceased in 1918.
California Registered Historical Landmark No. 778
Plaque placed by the California State Park Commission in cooperation with the Mt. Bally Parlor NO. 87, Native Sons of the Golden West; Trinity County Historical Society; and Trinitarianus Chapter, E Clampus Vitus, June 9, 1963.
Erected 1963 by California State Park Commission. (Marker Number 778.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Natural Resources. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks, the Chinese Heritage Sites of the American West, the E Clampus Vitus, and the Native Sons/Daughters of the Golden West series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is June 9, 1850.
Location. 40° 44.317′ N, 122° 59.767′ W. Marker is near Weaverville, California, in Trinity County
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Regionally, this marker is in California’s Shasta Cascade, on the Coast Ranges, and in the Klamath Mountains. It is also in the American Mountain West and specifically in the Pacific Northwest. 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. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Moving Mountains... (a few steps from this marker); Weaverville Basin Gold Discovery Site (approx. 2.8 miles away); Old Section (approx. 2.8 miles away); I.O.O.F. Hall (approx. 2.9 miles away); Trinity County Courthouse (approx. 2.9 miles away); Spiral Staircases (approx. 2.9 miles away); Site of First Cabin (approx. 2.9 miles away); Weaverville Bandstand (approx. 2.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Weaverville.
Also see . . . The La Grange Mine: Changing the Landscape in the Quest for Gold. 40 page PDF file (Submitted on July 4, 2010, by Karen Key of Sacramento, California.)
Photographed by Karen Key, June 1, 2010
2. The La Grange Mine Marker
Photographed by Karen Key, June 1, 2010
3. Looking North to where the La Grange Mine was located
Photographed by Karen Key, June 1, 2010
4. Hydraulicking the Highway: Division of Highways, 1932 - 1939, Then and Now
Informational sign near the historical marker.
Photographed by Karen Key, June 1, 2010
5. Mine Owners: The La Grange Family
Informational sign near the historical marker.
Photographed by Karen Key, June 1, 2010
6. La Grange: The Town
Photographed by Karen Key, June 1, 2010
7. The Owners' Residence: "The Castle"
Credits. This page was last revised on June 22, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 4, 2010, by Karen Key of Sacramento, California. This page has been viewed 1,665 times since then and 50 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on July 4, 2010, by Karen Key of Sacramento, California.
