Rough and Ready in Nevada County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Republic of Rough and Ready
April 1850 - July 1850
Photographed By Syd Whittle, January 17, 2006
1. Republic of Rough and Ready Marker
This community of 3000 people seceeded from the Union to declare a free and independant state. Colonel E.F. Brundage was elected President. Congressional action on California statehood was pending at the time.Erected 1970 by Wm. Bull Meek - Wm. Morris Stewart Chapter No. 10, E Clampus Vitus, Nevada City California (May 2, 1970).
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Events. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list.
Location. 39° 13.771′ N, 121° 8.311′ W. Marker is in Rough and Ready, California, in Nevada County. Marker is at the intersection of Rough and Ready Highway and Mountain Rose Road, on the right when traveling west on Rough and Ready Highway. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Rough and Ready CA 95975, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Fippin's Blacksmith Shop (here, next to this marker); Rough and Ready (within shouting distance of this marker); Toll Road Stake (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Rough and Ready Toll House
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More about this marker. See also the nearby Rough and Ready and Fippin's Blacksmith Shop markers.
Also see . . . About Nevada County Rough and Ready. (Submitted on August 21, 2008.)
Photographed By Karen Key, October 16, 2009
2. Republic of Rough and Ready Marker
Photographed By Syd Whittle, January 17, 2006
3. Republic of Rough and Ready Marker
Photographed By Karen Key, October 16, 2009
4. Republic of Rough and Ready Marker
Photographed By Unknown
5. Rough and Ready - 1857
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 21, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,298 times since then and 16 times this year. Last updated on July 30, 2012, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. Photos: 1. submitted on August 21, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 2. submitted on December 20, 2009, by Karen Key of Sacramento, California. 3. submitted on August 21, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 4. submitted on December 20, 2009, by Karen Key of Sacramento, California. 5. submitted on October 28, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.
