Near Nevada City in Nevada County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Malakoff Diggins Clampicnic Area

Photographed By Karen Key, November 25, 2006

1. Malakoff Diggins Clampicnic Area Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

This picnic area, sponsored by Wm. Bull Meek-Wm. Morris Steward Chapter Number 10, E Clampus Vitus, is for the enjoyment of all. The redwood lumber for the tables came from Nevada City's Christmas Tree, a Sequoiadendron Giganteum and continues to serve the residents and visitors of Nevada County.

Dedicated October 1, 1966

Erected 1966.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Parks & Recreational Areas. In addition, it is included in the Chinese Heritage Sites of the American West, and the E Clampus Vitus series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is October 1, 1711.

Location. 39° 22.061′ N, 120° 54.031′ W. Marker is near Nevada City, California, in Nevada County. Marker is at the intersection of North Bloomfield Road and Relief Hill Road, on the left when traveling east on North Bloomfield Road. It is at the Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Nevada City CA 95959, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 5 other markers are

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within walking distance of this marker. Giant (within shouting distance of this marker); St. Columncille's Church (approx. ¼ mile away); North Bloomfield School (approx. ¼ mile away); Shoot (Chute) Hill (approx. half a mile away); Alvin Stevens Trivelpiece (approx. 0.6 miles away).

Also see . . .
1. Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park. (Submitted on February 9, 2007, by Karen Key of Sacramento, California.)
2. A Non-Clamper's Guide to Clamperdom. by Judge Frazier, Noble Grand Humbug, Lucinda Jane Saunders chapter. (Submitted on February 9, 2007.)

Photographed By Karen Key, November 25, 2006

2. Malakoff Diggins Clampicnic Area Marker

Malakoff Diggins Historical Buildings image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Karen Key, November 25, 2006

3. Malakoff Diggins Historical Buildings

Credits. This page was last revised on October 21, 2020. It was originally submitted on February 9, 2007, by Karen Key of Sacramento, California. This page has been viewed 2,874 times since then and 97 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 9, 2007, by Karen Key of Sacramento, California. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.