Jackson in Amador County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

The Court House Well

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, May 2011

1. The Court House Well Marker

Inscription.
Under This Tablet Is
The Court House Well
Dug in 1851, 52 feet in depth
For generations it was a main
source of domestic water
for the community.

“Gone is the ancient equipment
but still the living water flows.”

Tablet dedicated June 29, 1940 by
Ursula Parlor No. 1
Native Daughters of the Golden West
and
The Board of Supervisors of
Amador County

Erected 1940 by Native Daughters of the Golden West and Amador County Board of Supervisors.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Natural Resources • Notable Places. In addition, it is included in the Native Sons/Daughters of the Golden West series list. A significant historical date for this entry is June 29, 1818.

Location. 38° 20.96′ N, 120° 46.4′ W. Marker is in Jackson, California, in Amador County. Marker is on Summit Street near Court Street, on the right when traveling north. Marker is located in front of the Old County Courthouse. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 108 Court Street, Jackson CA 95642, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Constitution Saloon (here, next to this marker); Sesquicentennial Court House Site (here, next to this marker);

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In Memoriam: The '49ers (here, next to this marker); a different marker also named Constitution Saloon (a few steps from this marker); Excelsior Parlor 31 (within shouting distance of this marker); Law Office (within shouting distance of this marker); S. Harris Clothing Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Steckler's Building (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jackson.

More about this marker. Marker is embedded in the roadway, near the sidewalk, of Summit Street at the front of the Handicap Parking Space. If a vehicle is parked in the space it may be difficult to view marker.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, February 21, 2010

2. The Court House Well Marker

The Old Courthouse image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, February 21, 2010

3. The Old Courthouse

The marker is located on the street level next to the white pick-up truck.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on February 24, 2010, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,122 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on May 14, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. 2, 3. submitted on February 24, 2010, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.