Moccasin in Tuolumne County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Jacksonville
Mark Twain Bret Harte Trail
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, March 5, 2012
1. Jacksonville Marker
Settled by Julian Smart who planted first garden and orchard in Tuolumne County in spring of 1849. Named for Colonel A.M. Jackson who opened first trading post in 1849. In 1850 was second largest town in county and gathering center for thousands of miners working rich bed of Tuolumne River.Erected 1950 by Sonora Rotary Club and Tuolumne County Gold Centennial Committe. (Marker Number 419.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Mark Twain Bret Harte Trail, and the Rotary International series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1849.
Location. 37° 50.34′ N, 120° 20.815′ W. Marker is in Moccasin, California, in Tuolumne County. Marker is at the intersection of Jacksonville Road and River Road, on the right when traveling south on Jacksonville Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 12659 Jacksonville Road, Jamestown CA 95327, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Stevens Bar Bridge (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Jacksonville
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, March 5, 2012
2. Jacksonville Marker
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Regarding Jacksonville. Once one of the largest towns in the Mother Lode, the town is now entirely submerged by Lake Don Pedro.
Also see . . . Jacksonville (No. 419 California Historical Landmark). National Geographic: Sierra Nevada Tourism (Submitted on January 1, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Barry Swackhamer Collection, circa 1870
3. Mining for gold at Jacksonville, on the road to Yo-Semite Valley
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Credits. This page was last revised on January 1, 2021. It was originally submitted on March 9, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 652 times since then and 10 times this year. Last updated on March 14, 2012. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 9, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
