Angels Camp in Calaveras County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Mark Twain

Photographed By Syd Whittle, June 7, 2008

1. Mark Twain Marker

Inscription. In Memory Of Mark Twain Who found inspiration here for his inspirational story-- “The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County” Angels Camp 1865

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Arts, Letters, Music. A significant historical year for this entry is 1865.

Location. 38° 4.316′ N, 120° 32.545′ W. Marker is in Angels Camp, California, in Calaveras County. Marker can be reached from Main Street (State Highway 49). Marker is located at Utica Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Angels Camp CA 95222, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Utica Mine North Shaft (within shouting distance of this marker); Utica Mansion (within shouting distance of this marker); Our Vietnam Era Veterans (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Lightner Mine (about 500 feet away); Claussen’s Corner (approx. 0.2 miles away); Veterans Memorial Hall (approx. 0.2 miles away); A. Brosemer Building (approx. ¼ mile away); Independent Order of Odd Fellows Building (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Angels Camp.

Also see . . .
1. Angels Camp. Highlights Mark Twain and the jumping

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frog story toward the end of the article. (Submitted on October 26, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.)

2. Angels Camp History. (Submitted on October 26, 2008.)
3. A Biography of Samual Clemens – Mark Twain. (Submitted on October 26, 2008.)

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Photographed By Abby Lopez, December 31, 2009

2. Mark Twain Marker

In Memory of Mark Twain Who found inspiration here for his memorable story- "The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County" Angel's Camp
1865

Mark Twain Statue and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, June 7, 2008

3. Mark Twain Statue and Marker

Close-Up of Sculpture on Monument image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, June 7, 2008

4. Close-Up of Sculpture on Monument

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5. Mark Twain

Mark Twain Statue, Angels Camp, California Note: The frog jumping at Mark Twain's feet is no longer on the statue. See Photo #3

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6. Mark Twain

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Mark Twain Cabin image. Click for more information.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, September 2, 2006

7. Mark Twain Cabin

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Dan'l Webster Plaque image. Click for full size.

August 25, 2012

8. Dan'l Webster Plaque

The sidewalks of Angels Camp are lined with plaques commemorating all the winning frogs of Angel Camp's annual Jumping Frog Contest since 1928.
This plaque commemorates the first 'winner', Dan'l Webster featured in Mark Twain's story.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 3, 2019. It was originally submitted on October 26, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 2,341 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on October 26, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 2. submitted on December 31, 2009, by Abby Lopez of Irvine, California. 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on October 26, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 8. submitted on August 26, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.