Angels Camp in Calaveras County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Giovanni Lavagnino

Pioneer Craftsman

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 25, 2012

1. Giovanni Lavagnino Marker

Inscription. In Tribute To the pioneer craftsman whose skills, ingenuity and determination established permanent communities in the wake of the gold rush, and whose progeny have continued to contribute to the region’s character and spirit, recognition is today given the gates created on the forge of Giovanni Lavagnino. A native of Italy, who arrived here in 1877 at the age of 18 and died here, victim of a mining accident, in 1909 at the age of 49.

Erected 1990 by E Clampus Vitus, Matuca Chapter 1849.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1877.

Location. 38° 4.743′ N, 120° 33.5′ W. Marker is in Angels Camp, California, in Calaveras County. It is on Monte Verda Street. This marker is located next to the entrance gate of the Altaville Cemetery. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 242 Monte Verda Street, Angels Camp CA 95222, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally,

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this marker is in California’s Gold Country

and in the Sierra Nevada.

It is also in the American Mountain West.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Pacific Rim,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and 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: Altaville Foundry & Machine Works (approx. 0.2 miles away); Prince-Garibardi Building (approx. ¼ mile away); Altaville Grammar School (approx. 0.4 miles away); Gold Furnace (approx. 0.6 miles away); Whim (approx. 0.6 miles away); The Monitor (approx. 0.6 miles away); Water Wheel (approx. 0.6 miles away); Hogarth Stamp Mill (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Angels Camp.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 25, 2012

2. Giovanni Lavagnino Marker

Altaville Cemetery Gates image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 25, 2012

3. Altaville Cemetery Gates

Altaville Cemetery image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 25, 2012

4. Altaville Cemetery

Tribute to Guiseppe Lavagnino, a Pioneer Craftsman image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 25, 2012

5. Tribute to Guiseppe Lavagnino, a Pioneer Craftsman

In tribute to Guiseppe Lavagnino, who built & donated this gate to the Catholic Church in 1906. The youngest of nine children. Born in Italy.
This plaque donated by his grandchildren Darrel & Arlena
1994
In memory of Guiseppe Lavagnino
A pioneer craftsman
Dedicated by
Matuca Chapter 1849
E Clampus Vitus
June 1, 1996 (6001)
Credo Quia Absurdum
[These plaques are beside the gate to the Catholic Cemetery located on Stockton Road near the intersection with Monte Verda Street.]

Iron Gates of the Catholic Cemetery image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 25, 2012

6. Iron Gates of the Catholic Cemetery

Credits. This page was last revised on November 3, 2019. It was originally submitted on August 29, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 1,195 times since then and 38 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on August 29, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.