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
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. It 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.
Regionally, this marker is in California’s Sierra 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 Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 5 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Giant (within shouting distance of this marker); Humbug/North Bloomfield Cemetery (approx. 0.2
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Also see . . .
1. Malakoff Diggins State Historic Park. California State Parks website entry (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
Photographed by Karen Key, November 25, 2006
3. Malakoff Diggins Historical Buildings
Credits. This page was last revised on June 14, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 9, 2007, by Karen Key of Sacramento, California. This page has been viewed 3,278 times since then and 21 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.
