Weaverville in Trinity County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Trinity County Courthouse

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, June 2, 2012

1. Trinity County Courthouse Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

This building is one of the oldest courthouses in continuous use in California. It was built in 1857 by Henry Hocker as a hotel, store and saloon and was purchased by the Board of Supervisors in 1865. The rear section was added in 1935. The center section was completed in 1958.

The first courthouse, built in 1853 and located on the hill at the head of Court Street, was destroyed by fire in 1866, a few days after the Board had advertised it for sale at auction.

Erected 1976 by E Clampus Vitus, Trinitarianus Chapter 62.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1857.

Location. 40° 44.054′ N, 122° 56.458′ W. Marker is in Weaverville, California, in Trinity County. Marker is at the intersection of Court Street and Main Street (California Route 229) on Court Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 201 Court Street, Weaverville CA 96093, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within

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walking distance of this marker. Weaverville Bandstand (a few steps from this marker); Site of First Cabin (a few steps from this marker); I.O.O.F. Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Clifford Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Spanish Corral (within shouting distance of this marker); Spiral Staircases (within shouting distance of this marker); Weaverville Drug Store (within shouting distance of this marker); New York Hotel (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Weaverville.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, June 2, 2012

2. Trinity County Courthouse Marker

Additional plaques mounted on the building:
Second from the bottom:
In Memory of
William C. “Bill” Jackson
Deputy Sherriff of Trinity County
Killed in the Performance of
His Duty April 27, 1971
Erected by
Trinity County Employees Association
Lower plaque:
In Memory of
E. Jose – D. Haskell
B. Montgomery
Express Messengers
Killed on Duty
Placed by
N.S.G.W. and N.D.G.W.

Trinity County Courthouse image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, June 2, 2012

3. Trinity County Courthouse

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, June 2, 2012

4. Trinity County Courthouse

Nearby Marker and Bandstand image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer

5. Nearby Marker and Bandstand

Weaverville Bandstand
Erected 1901 Dedicated to the Weaverville Ladies Eltapome Band and the pioneer musicians who played an important part in the early day social life of the town.
Trinitarianus Chapter No. 62 E Clampus Vitus
July 23, 1966

Weaverville Bandstand and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer

6. Weaverville Bandstand and Marker

Weaverville Bandstand image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer

7. Weaverville Bandstand

Interesting Water Fountain near the Weaverville Bandstand image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer

8. Interesting Water Fountain near the Weaverville Bandstand

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 5, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 614 times since then and 56 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8. submitted on June 5, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.