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

Anvil Firing

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, June 2, 2012

1. Anvil Firing Marker

Inscription. This monument dedicated to the fond remembrance of Archie Arbuckle who from false Armistice Day 1918 until his death July 11th, 1970 fired the anvil each 4th of July.

Anvil firing has been a tradition with the Arbuckle family for 5 generations.

We deem this anvil a fitting tribute to the memory of Archie and to the Arbuckle family and that the sound of the anvil firing shall be heard in Weaverville each 4th of July.

Erected 1979 by E Clampus Vitus, Trinitarianus Chapter No. 62.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Entertainment. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list. A significant historical date for this entry is July 11, 1970.

Location. 40° 43.835′ N, 122° 56.017′ W. Marker is in Weaverville, California, in Trinity County. It can be reached from Park Avenue. This marker is located in the Lowden Park Recreational Hall parking lot. 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: Chinese Tong War (approx. ¼ mile away); Trinity Congregational Church (approx. 0.3 miles away); Isabella Hoffman Martin - Queen of Grudges (approx. 0.3 miles away); Paymaster Mine Stampmill

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(approx. 0.3 miles away); Pacific Brewery (approx. 0.4 miles away); Won Lim Miao (approx. 0.4 miles away); Joss House (approx. 0.4 miles away); Weaverville Chinatown (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Weaverville.

Also see . . .
1. The Fine Art of Anvil Firing - ECV 150. When called upon, the local Blacksmith would place one anvil on top of another with a small charge of black powder in between. When the powder's fuse was touched off by a long red-hot iron rod, the resulting explosion would send the upper anvil flying into the air, and the deafening sound would echo through the remote camps in the hills and canyons alerting everyone of a mine cave-in, fire, or other danger. (Submitted on June 8, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.)

2. 4th of July-Avil firing-Seward, Nebr. - YouTube. Don't try this at home or without supervision. (Submitted on June 8, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.)

3. Anvil Firing - YouTube. Don't try this at home or without supervision. (Submitted on June 8, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.)

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, June 2, 2012

2. Anvil Firing Marker

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, June 2, 2012

3. Anvil Firing Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 8, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 2,870 times since then and 22 times this year. It was the Marker of the Week July 1, 2012. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 8, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.