Camptonville in Yuba County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Robert Campton

Photographed by Syd Whittle, January 19, 2011

1. Robert Campton Marker

Inscription. In Memory of
Robert Campton
1820 - 1884 The popular and sturdy blacksmith
for whom the town of
Camptonville was named

Through deep appreciation of the
pioneer spirit, this memorial has
lovingly been erected by his family.

Erected 1972 by Robert Campton Family and Wm. Bull Meek - Wm. Morris Stewart Chapter No. 10, E Clampus Vitus.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1820.

Location. 39° 27.12′ N, 121° 3.067′ W. Marker is in Camptonville, California, in Yuba County. It is on Cleveland Avenue, on the right when traveling west. Marker is located in a small town square at the entrance to the town. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 15265 Cleveland Avenue, Camptonville CA 95922, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in California’s Sacramento Metro,

in Sacramento Valley,

and specifically in the Central Valley.

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 Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Acton Meek Cleveland (here, next to this marker); William Bull Meek / ECV Redivivus (here, next to this marker); Lester Allen Pelton (here, next to this marker); Mountain Range Lodge No. 18, F. & A. M.

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(about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); William Bull Meek (approx. 0.2 miles away); Capt. Brown House (approx. 0.2 miles away); Henness Pass Road – Wisconsin House (approx. 2.3 miles away); Oregon Creek Covered Bridge (approx. 4.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Camptonville.

Regarding Robert Campton. In the 1850's Camptonville was located on the main road between Marysville and Nevada City to Downieville. Pack-mule trains also stopped here daily. The first "boom" occurred in 1852 when gold was discovered on Gold Ridge, east of the present town. One of the new arrivals was Robert Campton, a blacksmith, for whom the town was named.

Also see . . . Camptonville - The Little Town That Could. The Camptonville Community website gives a short history of the town. (Submitted on January 20, 2011.)

Photographed by Syd Whittle, January 19, 2011

2. Robert Campton Marker

This marker is the center marker in this view.

The Camptonville Jail image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, January 19, 2011

3. The Camptonville Jail

This jail building is located behind the marker in the small town square at the entrance to the town.

Camptonville School image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, January 19, 2011

4. Camptonville School

This building was the original two room school with younger students in one classroom and older students in the other. Both classrooms had wood burning stoves for heat. The wall separating the two rooms was removed and this building is now used as the school multi-use room. Currently there are about 40 students from grades K - 8th.

Cleveland Avenue - The Main Street of Camptonville image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, January 19, 2011

5. Cleveland Avenue - The Main Street of Camptonville

Credits. This page was last revised on November 7, 2019. It was originally submitted on January 20, 2011, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 974 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on January 20, 2011, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.