Placerville in El Dorado County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Randolph Jewelers

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, May 4, 2013

1. Randolph Jewelers Marker

Inscription. The oldest jewelry store
In the West
Established 1852

Erected 2005 by Native Daughters of the Golden West, Marguerite Parlor No. 12.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Native Sons/Daughters of the Golden West series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1852.

Location. 38° 43.725′ N, 120° 48.096′ W. Marker is in Placerville, California, in El Dorado County. It is on Main Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 369 Main Street, Placerville CA 95667, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Sacramento Metro,

in the Gold Country,

and in the Sierra Nevada.

It is also in the American Mountain West.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Ring of Fire,

on 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

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of this marker: Branch Saloon/Bingham's Jewelrey/Seligman Building/Ewing Building (within shouting distance of this marker); History of Old Town Center (within shouting distance of this marker); The Forum Café/Union Hotel/United States Trio Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Davis and Roy News Depot/Shelley Inch Building/Placerville News Company (within shouting distance of this marker); Placerville Hardware (within shouting distance of this marker); Lower Fairchild Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Hangmans Tree (about 300 feet away); Three Unfortunates Hanged (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Placerville.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, May 4, 2013

2. Randolph Jewelers Marker

The marker is on the brick wall in the shadow of the awning.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 10, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 772 times since then and 30 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 10, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.