Jackson Gate in Amador County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
A. Chichizola Store
Has served Jackson Gate since
The California Gold Rush
NRHP Plaque:
Store
Has been placed on the
National Register
of Historic Places
By the United States
Department of the Interior
Registered Aug. 21, 1992
Circa 1850
Erected 1970 by James W. Marshall Chapter No.49, E Clampus Vitus.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list. A significant historical date for this entry is August 21, 1926.
Location. 38° 22.005′ N, 120° 46.496′ W. Marker is in Jackson Gate, California, in Amador County. Marker is on Jackson Gate Road north of China Graveyard Road, on the right when traveling north. Markers are mounted on the front of the building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1324 Jackson Gate Road, Jackson CA 95642, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Massa (Tunnel) Adit (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); Kennedy Mine Tailings Wheels (approx. ¼ mile away); Kennedy Mine (approx. ¼ mile away); Kennedy Mine Headframe (approx. 0.3 miles away); Kennedy Mining and Milling Company (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Kennedy Mine / The Argonaut Mine (approx. 0.7 miles away); Amador County Veterans' Memorial (approx. 0.7 miles away); Anthony Caminetti (approx. 0.7 miles away).
More about this marker. Jackson Gate Road was the original route of Highway 49 until its realignment to its current location between Jackson Gate and Martell.

Photographed By Frasher Foto, Circa 1947
5. A. Chichizola Store
Description on Postcard:
Historical Chichizola Store
Started at Amador City in 1849, moved to Jackson Gate in 1850 and has been in, and operated by, the family ever since.
Jackson Gate
Amador County, California "In the Heart of the Mother Lode"
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