Soulsbyville in Tuolumne County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Soulsbyville

Mark Twain Bret Harte Trail

Photographed by Richard Wisehart, March 22, 2008

1. Mark Twain Bret Harte Trail Soulsbyville Marker

Original marker, newer marker is across the street.

Inscription. The first community in Tuolumne County to be founded (1855) entirely upon the operation of a lode mine. Site of the famous Soulsby Mine (discovered by Benjamine Soulsby) which produced over $6,500,00 by 1900. The first hardrock miners who worked mine were from Cornwall, England. First group of 499 arriving in 1858.

Erected 1950 by Citizens of Soulsbyville and Tuolumne County Gold Centennial Celebration Committee. (Marker Number 420.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks, and the Mark Twain Bret Harte Trail series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1900.

Location. 37° 59.088′ N, 120° 15.837′ W. Marker is in Soulsbyville, California, in Tuolumne County. It is on Soulsbyville Road 0.9 miles south of Sonora Pass Highway (State Highway 108), on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Soulsbyville CA 95372, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in California’s Sierra

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Nevada.

It is also in the American Mountain West.

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 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: A different marker also named Soulsbyville (within shouting distance of this marker); Cherokee (approx. 0.9 miles away); Ralph’s Station (approx. 1.4 miles away); Westside Flume & Lumber Company (approx. 1.8 miles away); The Joseph Lord House (approx. 1.9 miles away); Hose Cart House (approx. 2 miles away); Tuolumne (formerly called Summersville) (approx. 2.1 miles away); West Side Memorial Park (approx. 2.2 miles away).

More about this marker. Across the street from this marker is a newer marker, erected by E Clampus Vitus, with lengthier and more detailed information on the community of Soulsbyville, its mine, and its founder.

Regarding Soulsbyville. In 1949 this was designated California Historical Landmark No. 420.

<i>Soulsbyville</i> and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Richard Wisehart, March 22, 2008

2. Soulsbyville and Marker

View is westerly. Soulsbyville United Methodist Church is in background. Soulsbyville Road is in foreground. Highway 108 is to the right (north) 0.9 miles.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 1, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 7, 2008, by Richard Wisehart of Sonora, California. This page has been viewed 1,644 times since then and 63 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 7, 2008, by Richard Wisehart of Sonora, California. • Christopher Busta-Peck was the editor who published this page.