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

Hamilton’s Store

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, June 1, 2012

1. Hamilton’s Store Marker

Inscription. Near this site in April, 1850, William S. Hamilton, the son of Alexander Hamilton, established the first store in the basin. During a business trip to Sacramento he died from cholera, August 7, 1850.

Erected 1989 by E Clampus Vitus, Trinitarianus Chapter 62.

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 month for this entry is April 1850.

Location. 40° 43.294′ N, 122° 56.45′ W. Marker is in Weaverville, California, in Trinity County. It is on Mill Street, on the right when traveling south. This marker is near the Mill Street Bridge at Weaver Creek. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Weaverville CA 96093, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in California’s Shasta Cascade,

on the Coast Ranges,

and in the Klamath Mountains.

It is also in the American Mountain West

and specifically in the Pacific Northwest.

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 walking distance of this marker: Lee Family Ranch House (approx. half a mile away); Race Track – Airport – Golf Course (approx. 0.6 miles away); Isabella Hoffman Martin - Queen of Grudges (approx. 0.6 miles away); Paymaster Mine Stampmill (approx. 0.6 miles away); Trinity Congregational Church (approx. 0.6 miles away); Old Section (approx. 0.6 miles away);

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Joss House (approx. 0.7 miles away); Won Lim Miao (approx. 0.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Weaverville.

Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. Gravesite of William S. Hamilton at the City Cemetery, Sacramento, California

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, June 2, 2012

2. Hamilton’s Store Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 7, 2019. It was originally submitted on June 5, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 1,320 times since then and 67 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 5, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.