Near Skinners in El Dorado County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Pleasant Grove House
Erected 1960 by California State Park Commission, the Marguarite Parlor No. 12 Native Daughters of the Golden West, and the Central Overland Pony Express Association. (Marker Number 703.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Landmarks • Notable Events • Notable Places. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks, the Native Sons/Daughters of the Golden West, and the Pony Express National Historic Trail series lists. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1919.
Location. 38° 41.875′ N, 121° 1.24′ W. Marker is near Skinners, California, in El Dorado County. Marker is on Green Valley Road, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Rescue CA 95672, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. James Skinner Winery & Distillery (approx. 1.4 miles away); Sterlingshire (approx. 3.1 miles away); Mormon Tavern (approx. 3.6 miles away); The Coloma Road (approx. 3.8 miles away); Old Coloma Road (approx. 3.8 miles away); Du Roc House (approx. 4.4 miles away); Mormon Island Relocation Cemetery (approx. 4.8 miles away); Mormon Island, Negro Hill, Salmon Falls, and Condemned Bar (approx. 4.8 miles away).
More about this marker. Pleasant Grove House is a California Registered Historical Landmark (No. 703).
Also see . . .
1. The Pony Express National Historic Trail. (Submitted on August 19, 2008, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.)
2. San Francisco Museum-The Pony Express. (Submitted on August 18, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.)
3. Wikipedia entry for the Pony Express. (Submitted on August 18, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.)
Credits. This page was last revised on July 31, 2018. It was originally submitted on August 18, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 2,325 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 18, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.