Coulterville in Mariposa County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Haigh Ranch
Peñón Blanco Town Site
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 18, 2011
1. Haigh Ranch Marker
Inscription.
Haigh Ranch. Peñón Blanco Town Site. In 1849 Penon Blanco was a Mexican and Chilean gold mining camp. The foreign miners tax of 1852 caused the camp to be abandoned. In 1855 George Bell and Mary Haigh opened a store in Penon Blanco and reportedly sold supplies to Joaquin Murietta’s gang. In 1864 they purchased the land, remaining in the family for six generations. Their son John Haigh, married Eugenia Brushi and they operated a freight company. Alan Ward Haigh expanded the ranch and cattle operations. The nearby Oro Rico Mine, operated a 20 stamp mill. In 1866 it was the first mine in California to apply for a patented mining claim. In 1869 John Muir traveled through Penon Blanco and the Haigh Ranch. Owner Alan G. Haigh now operates the ranch.
In 1849 Penon Blanco was a Mexican and Chilean gold mining camp. The foreign miners tax of 1852 caused the camp to be abandoned. In 1855 George Bell and Mary Haigh opened a store in Penon Blanco and reportedly sold supplies to Joaquin Murietta’s gang. In 1864 they purchased the land, remaining in the family for six generations. Their son John Haigh, married Eugenia Brushi and they operated a freight company. Alan Ward Haigh expanded the ranch and cattle operations. The nearby Oro Rico Mine, operated a 20 stamp mill. In 1866 it was the first mine in California to apply for a patented mining claim. In 1869 John Muir traveled through Penon Blanco and the Haigh Ranch. Owner Alan G. Haigh now operates the ranch.
Erected 2009 by E Clampus Vitus, Matuca Chapter No. 1849.
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 1849.
Location. 37° 44.197′ N, 120° 13.792′ W. Marker is in Coulterville, California, in Mariposa County. Marker is on Haigh Road east of California Highway 49, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Coulterville CA 95311, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 22, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 1,388 times since then and 46 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on August 22, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
