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

City of Plymouth

Photographed By Syd Whittle, November 21, 2005

1. City of Plymouth Marker

Inscription. Was a mining camp about 1852. Plymouth proper began with quartz mining when settled early by Green Aden & other hard rock miners. Town was named Plymouth, probably after nearby Plymouth Mine. Post Office established 1871. Many town fires, most destructive in 1877. Incorporated 1917. It prospered through mining, trading center & local farming. Mining claims located 1852, merged 1883 into Plymouth Consolidated Mine. Deepest shaft, 4,450 feet. Produced over 13,500,000 dollars & closed 1947. First Mother Lode mine to deliver ore from shaft to mill by conveyor belt.

Erected 1979 by City of Plymouth, Amador County Board of Supervisors in Amador County's 125th Anniversary Year.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Notable Places • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1852.

Location. 38° 28.873′ N, 120° 50.833′ W. Marker is in Plymouth, California, in Amador County. Marker can be reached from Main Street east of Mineral Street. Marker is located on the City Hall Building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 9426 Main Street, Plymouth CA 95669, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The Arcade Bar (within shouting distance of this marker); Wheeler Building

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(about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Memorial Entrance (about 800 feet away); Chinese Store (approx. 0.3 miles away); Plymouth Consolidated Mines (approx. 0.4 miles away); Benny Brown Arena (approx. 0.4 miles away); Drytown (approx. 2.8 miles away); Salute to Early Amador Miners (approx. 2.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Plymouth.

Also see . . . Travel Through Time on Historic 49. (Submitted on August 18, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.)

Chinese Store image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, November 21, 2005

2. Chinese Store

Attached on the front of the building is a small plaque reading, "It is said 'Old Ming', a Chinese, built this store about the same time Pokerville became Plymouth in the late 1870's."

Plymouth Trading Post image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, November 21, 2005

3. Plymouth Trading Post

California Registered Historical Landmark No.470 This building, constructed entirely of brick, was built by Joe Williams in 1857. In 1873 the many small mines of the area were combined to become Plymouth Consolidated, and this building became the new company's office and commissary.

Entrance To Cellar of the Plymouth Trading Post image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, November 21, 2005

4. Entrance To Cellar of the Plymouth Trading Post

Remaining Piece of History image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, November 21, 2005

5. Remaining Piece of History

This is a hitching ring in front of the trading post used by customers to tie up their horse.

Plymouth House Inn - 9525 Main Street image. Click for full size.

March 31, 2011

6. Plymouth House Inn - 9525 Main Street

Constructed in 1885 by Dr. E.V. Tiffany, who found gold while digging the foundation. A tunnel is supposed to run from under the house to a location across the street where a hotel once stood. The tunnel was said to have been used by "Ladies of the Night", who visited Dr. Tiffany's card games. The building is also said to have ghosts. Currently occupied by a bed and breakfast inn, as well as an antique store.

Wheeler Building - 9393 Main Street image. Click for full size.

March 31, 2011

7. Wheeler Building - 9393 Main Street

Built in 1938, and was a grocery store until 1975, when it was converted to office space. The building was renovated in 2004.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 18, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 2,150 times since then and 51 times this year. Last updated on April 1, 2011, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on August 18, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 6, 7. submitted on April 1, 2011.