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
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. Marker 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.
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); Paymaster Mine Stampmill (approx. 0.6 miles away); Trinity Congregational Church (approx. 0.6 miles
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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 810 times since then and 89 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.
