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Weaverville in Trinity County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
 

Hamilton’s Store

 
 
Hamilton’s Store Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, June 1, 2012
1. Hamilton’s Store Marker
Inscription. Near this site in April, 1850, William S. Hamilton, the son of Alexander Hamilton, established the first store in the basin. During a business trip to Sacramento he died from cholera, August 7, 1850.
 
Erected 1989 by E Clampus Vitus, Trinitarianus Chapter 62.
 
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & CommerceSettlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1850.
 
Location. 40° 43.294′ N, 122° 56.45′ W. Marker is in Weaverville, California, in Trinity County. Marker is on Mill Street, on the right when traveling south. This marker is near the Mill Street Bridge at Weaver Creek. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Weaverville CA 96093, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Lee Family Ranch House (approx. half a mile away); Race Track – Airport – Golf Course (approx. 0.6 miles away); Paymaster Mine Stampmill (approx. 0.6 miles away); Trinity Congregational Church (approx. 0.6 miles away); Old Section (approx. 0.6 miles away); Joss House (approx. 0.7 miles away); Won Lim Miao (approx. 0.7 miles away); Pacific Brewery (approx. ¾ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Weaverville.
 
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Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. Gravesite of William S. Hamilton at the City Cemetery, Sacramento, California
 
Hamilton’s Store Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, June 2, 2012
2. Hamilton’s Store Marker
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on November 7, 2019. It was originally submitted on June 5, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 841 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on June 5, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.

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