La Grange in Stanislaus County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
La Grange
Photographed By Syd Whittle, May 19, 2011
1. La Grange Marker
Inscription.
La Grange. . This area has seen four phases of mining – placer, tunneling, hydraulic, and dredging. This bucket, one of a chain of 100, holds 12 c.f. and is from one of the worlds largest dredges. The Tuolumne Gold Dredging Co. started operation of the dredge on June 15, 1938 and continued until 1949 when it was abandoned about 3 miles south of here. Other and smaller dredges operated on this river west of La Grange.
This area has seen four phases of mining – placer, tunneling, hydraulic, and dredging. This bucket, one of a chain of 100, holds 12 c.f. and is from one of the worlds largest dredges. The Tuolumne Gold Dredging Co. started operation of the dredge on June 15, 1938 and continued until 1949 when it was abandoned about 3 miles south of here. Other and smaller dredges operated on this river west of La Grange.
Erected 1977 by Estanislao Chapter 58, E Clampus Vitus.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Natural Resources. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1883.
Location. 37° 39.828′ N, 120° 27.63′ W. Marker is in La Grange, California, in Stanislaus County. Marker is on Yosemite Boulevard (State Highway 132), on the left when traveling east. Marker is located at the small La Grange Historical Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 30173 Yosemite Boulevard, La Grange CA 95329, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. A different marker also named La Grange (here, next to this marker); The Trading Post (a few steps from this marker); The Old Barn – First Adobe Building (a few steps
The bucket and marker are seen in the center of the photo. The California Registered Historical Landmark Plaque commemorating the town of La Grange is seen just to the right, and the Old Adobe Barn is at the far right.
Photographed By Michael Kindig, May 22, 2016
5. Welcome to Historic La Grange - Est. 1849
La Grange Est. 1974 Improvement Assn
U.S. Post Office 95329
La Grange Fire Co. Est. 1937
I.O.O.F. Hall Est. 1857
St. Louis Catholic Church Erected 1854
La Grange Museum Open Sundays Est. 1989
Historic School Saloon General Store
La Grange 4-H Est. 1993
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 21, 2011, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 762 times since then and 14 times this year. Last updated on May 23, 2016, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 21, 2011, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 5. submitted on May 23, 2016, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California.