Fiddletown in Amador County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Fiddletown-Oleta
Photographed By Karen Key, August 24, 2007
1. Fiddletown-Oleta Marker
Inscription.
Fiddletown-Oleta. .
California Historical Landmark , , Fiddletown-Oleta , , . Settled in 1849 by a party from Missouri. According to tradition they were always fiddling, especially while waiting for the rainy season, hence the name..... It was changed by state legislature in 1878 to Oleta, an Indian name said to mean “Old Home Spring.”
By order of . Reg. No. 35 Department of Natural Resources . State of California ..
California Historical Landmark
—— Fiddletown-Oleta ——
Settled in 1849 by a party from Missouri. According to tradition they were always fiddling, especially while waiting for the rainy season—hence the name..... It was changed by state legislature in 1878 to Oleta, an Indian name said to mean “Old Home Spring.”
By order of Reg. No. 35
Department of Natural Resources
State of California
Location. 38° 30.252′ N, 120° 45.447′ W. Marker is in Fiddletown, California, in Amador County. Marker is on Fiddletown Road, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Fiddletown CA 95629, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. H. C. Farnham House 1855 (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Chew Kee Store (about 800 feet away); Fiddletown (approx. 0.2 miles away); D'Agostini Winery (approx. 2 miles
A.D. 1870
Overland Mail ~ Express Office ~ Telegraph
Photographed By Karen Key, August 24, 2007
6. C. Schallhorn Blacksmith & Wagon-Shop
Photographed By Karen Key, August 24, 2007
7. C. Schallhorn Blacksmith & Wagon-Shop
Photographed By Karen Key, August 24, 2007
8. Old Machinery
On the side of the main street
Photographed By Karen Key, August 24, 2007
9. Restoration Parts?
Photographed By Karen Key, August 24, 2007
10. Restoration Parts?
Photographed By Karen Key, August 24, 2007
11. Restoration Parts?
Photographed By Karen Key, August 24, 2007
12. Eclectic assortment in a yard
March 31, 2011
13. Oleta Schoolhouse, on American Flat Road
Constructed in 1862, and served as a schoolhouse until 1955. Currently being renovated for use as a schoolhouse museum.
March 31, 2011
14. Chinese General Store
The Foo Kee general store was constructed in 1850. Restoration was completed in 2008, and there are plans to use this structure, along with the neighboring Chinese gambling hall, as a museum.
March 31, 2011
15. Chinese Gambling Hall
Constructed in the 1850's and used as a gambling hall. Restoration was completed in 2008, with plans to use this building, along with the neighboring Chinese general store, as a museum.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 16, 2007, by Karen Key of Sacramento, California. This page has been viewed 2,391 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12. submitted on September 16, 2007, by Karen Key of Sacramento, California. 13, 14, 15. submitted on April 1, 2011. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.