On Coloma Road (State Highway 49) at Red Shack Oak Road on Coloma Road.
On this site stood the Luse Ditch Flume carrying water from Placerville to the ranching and mining operations in the eastern Gold Hill area. The ditch and flume system was managed by George and John Luse from 1920 to 1924. This structure is believed . . . — — Map (db m437) HM
In 1852 Phillip L. Platt preempted a ½ quarter section here. He erected a log building for the lodging of miners. He named his hotel The Kossuth House. Dr. Platt died in 1853. His widow sold the property to Anna W. Clark for $200 in 1856. She . . . — — Map (db m13165) HM
On Smith Flat Road west of Smith Flat School Road, on the right when traveling west.
A hotel originally built in 1853 with substantial additions including a blacksmith shop in 1863. In the cellar is the famous opening to the Blue Lead Mine. Known early as "3 Mile House" the building has served as a stage coach stop, general . . . — — Map (db m52512) HM
Local residents remember that the thunderous crashing staccato of the ore stamp mill could be heard for miles in the narrow canyon. The song of the stamps had been a familiar sound in this area for since George Cozens erected the first mill here in . . . — — Map (db m69864) HM
On Center Street at Center Street (U.S. 50), on the left when traveling north on Center Street.
“Somewhere here lie the remains of the three unfortunates hanged in late 1849 from the oak tree in the feed corral after fair trial by the vigilantes. This incident changed the name of Dry Diggins to Hangtown.
Let us not judge them too harshly . . . — — Map (db m227884) HM
On Main Street at Clay Street, on the right when traveling west on Main Street.
First operated by Elias Parker, only Gold Rush hotel still standing in Placerville. Used as the Placerville Academy School from 1871 – 1894. Dedicated May 6, 1962, by Marguerite Parlor No.12, Native Daughters of the Golden West on their 75th . . . — — Map (db m12760) HM
On Pleasant Valley Road at Newtown Road, on the right when traveling east on Pleasant Valley Road.
"After descending from this ridge by a long hill...at twilight entered on as beautiful a valley as ever I laid eyes on called Pleasant Valley." - Peter Decker, Aug 7, 1849 — — Map (db m211152) HM
On Pleasant Valley Road, on the right when traveling east.
"We reached what in our guide book was called 'Pleasant Valley Gold Mines'; where we found two or three tents, and a few men with their gold-washing pans." - Sarah Royce. Oct 24, 1849 — — Map (db m210982) HM
On Pleasant Valley Road, on the left when traveling east.
"Came on the forks of the road - the left hand leading to Sutters Fort & the right hand to...Coloma...We here took the right hand fork and went...through Wevervill (and) came on...farther to Hang Town" - James A. Pritchard, Aug 11, 1849 — — Map (db m211151) HM
On Pony Express Trail, on the left when traveling east.
Scene of the robbery of two coaches of the Pioneer Stage Line running between Virginia City, Nevada, and Sacramento, California, on the night of June 30, 1864, at about ten o’clock. Perpetrated by a gang of fourteen men, eight sacks of bullion and . . . — — Map (db m13922) HM
On Pony Express Trail east of Exit 57 (U.S. 50), on the right when traveling east.
California’s only Home Station where riders changed on the Pony Express trail. Here, at 8:01 A.M. on April 4, 1860, Sam Hamilton, first eastbound rider, was relieved by Warren Upson who carried the initial mail over the then storm swept Sierras.
. . . — — Map (db m613) HM
On Pony Express Trail (Lincoln Highway) at Forebay Road, on the right when traveling east on Pony Express Trail (Lincoln Highway).
On June 30, 1864, two Pioneer Line coaches were stopped at gunpoint on the Pony Express Trail at a sharp bend on the trail forever to be known as Bullion Bend in Pollock Pines. Both coaches were robbed by a band of Confederate irregulars, all . . . — — Map (db m94633) HM
On Park Creek Road at Old Carson Road on Park Creek Road.
"We moved on...to where the roads forked...the left hand road leads to Weberville & the right leads to Hangtown or Placerville. We concluded to take the left hand road, now we commence a gradual descent." - James G. Shields, Aug 12, 1850 — — Map (db m212434) HM
On Starkes Grade Road at Sly Park Road, on the right when traveling east on Starkes Grade Road.
Carson Trail - To Pleasant Valley
"Continued down the ridge upon which we traveled day before yesterday, occasionally descending deep valleys.... We reached what the Mormons call 'Pleasant Valley Gold Diggins.'" - P. C. Tiffany, Aug 24, 1849 — — Map (db m211067) HM
On Park Creek Road at Old Carson Road on Park Creek Road.
Cutoff to Johnson Ranch and Placerville
"Came...up to the forks of the road, one goes to Placerville and one to Weaver Town (Weberville), took our right hand road to Placerville or Hang Town, and came to what is called Johnson's ranch" . . . — — Map (db m212436) HM
On Mormon Emigrant Trail east of Sly Park Road (County Route E16), on the right when traveling east.
Honoring Walter E. Jenkinson, our fellow citizen who dedicated his life to this project which brought water to our city and fertile lands. — — Map (db m851) HM
Near Wrights Lake Road, 0.4 miles north of U.S. 50, on the right.
"We now had to go up an ascent of four or five miles. The road would run along the side of the mountain, and then turn square up for a short distance. In this way we passed over many dangerous places" - J. Robert Brown, Sep 26, 1856 — — Map (db m212531) HM
"Traveled to the South Fork, here is a trading post and bridge, they charged 50¢ for a man and a horse,...we would not pay toll but forded, verry [sic] bad ford, went up a long mountain through the brush" - William Perry Hampton, Sep 13, 1852 — — Map (db m212509) HM
On Forest Service Road 11N99, 0.3 miles east of Granite Springs Road, on the left when traveling east.
"We came to what is called Peavine Hill, and found a long steep descent, but we got down without difficulty, and nooned near an excellent spring (Granite Springs)"
J. Robert Brown, Sep 30, 1856 — — Map (db m212527) HM
On Peavine Ridge Road, 2.5 miles west of Ice House Road, on the left when traveling west.
"We came on over a ridge or backbone; the road is now much traveled, and is very dusty; the earth is very red and dry; the road is well worked here, for they haul much ice along here to Hangtown." - J. Robert Brown, Oct 2, 1856 — — Map (db m212524) HM
On Peavine Ridge Road, on the right when traveling west.
"The scenery is magnificent but it would be some task to come over these mountains with wagons. We saw any amount of grizzly bear tracks today." - George Washington King, June 6, 1853 — — Map (db m212523) HM
On Pony Express Trail at Elm Street, on the right when traveling east on Pony Express Trail.
"To the fork of the road leading to Wever Town & Hangtown here we took the Hangtown Road it being the best thence to water on the left of road. Good grass one mile to right of road." Seth Lewelling, Aug 3, 1850 — — Map (db m212440) HM
On Pony Express Trail, on the right when traveling east.
"Started over the mountains again. Drove...over the [most] dusty roads we have ever saw since we left home. Camped about 6 in the evening at the Sportsmans Hall." - Abbey E. Fulkerth, Aug 3, 1863 — — Map (db m212443) HM
On Pony Express Trail (Lincoln Highway) at Forebay Road, on the right when traveling east on Pony Express Trail (Lincoln Highway).
By the end of the war with Mexico in 1847, California’s non-native population was a mere 15,000. The 49ers pushed the population of El Dorado County beyond 20,000 by 1850. As winter approached, the minors replaced their tents and shanties with . . . — — Map (db m94634) HM
On Pony Express Trail east of Exit 57 (U.S. 50), on the right when traveling east.
This was the site of Sportsman’s Hall, also known as Twelve-Mile House. The hotel operated in the late 1850’s and 1860’s by John and James Blair, a stopping place for stages and teams of the comstock. It became a relay station of the Central . . . — — Map (db m609) HM
On Pony Express Trail (Lincoln Highway) at Forebay Road, on the right when traveling east on Pony Express Trail (Lincoln Highway).
The California gold rush followed Captain John Sutter’s logging effort in the Coloma valley. On January 24, 1848, James W. Marshall found gold in the tail-race at Sutter’s Mill. This discovery incited the greatest migration of mankind in history to . . . — — Map (db m94635) HM
On Pony Express Trail (Lincoln Highway) at Forebay Road, on the right when traveling east on Pony Express Trail (Lincoln Highway).
Shortly after James W Marshall discovered gold at Sutter's Mill, his Mormon laborers were re-called to the Great Salt Lake Valley, Utah. On April, 9, 1848, a plan was devised to cut a wagon trail through the uncharted Sierra Nevada frontier. The . . . — — Map (db m94636) HM
On Pony Express Trail (Lincoln Highway) at Forebay Road, on the right when traveling east on Pony Express Trail (Lincoln Highway). Reported missing.
The Pony Express originated in 1860, when our nation was divided and civil war threatened. Communication between California and Washington DC took months. Although the Pony Express existed little more than 18 months, it played a major role in the . . . — — Map (db m94642) HM
On Green Valley Road at Deer Valley Road, on the left when traveling east on Green Valley Road.
With the discovery of gold on January 24, 1848, Coloma Road became one of the primary routes to the gold fields of El Dorado County. The road started at Sutter’s Fort (New Helvitia), then proceeded to Willow Springs (near Folsom), Mormon Island, . . . — — Map (db m11282) HM
On Green Valley Road at Deer Valley Road, on the right when traveling east on Green Valley Road.
Past this point on the Old Coloma Road, running between Sutter’s Fort and his sawmill on the American River, James W. Marshall rode with the first gold discovered at Coloma on Jan. 24, 1848. Traveled by thousands to and from the diggings, this road . . . — — Map (db m11268) HM
On this site the Boston-Newton Joint Stock Association encamped on September 26, 1849. The company left Boston April 16 and arrived at Sutter’s Fort September 27. After a remarkable journey across the continent a rich store of written records . . . — — Map (db m11568) HM
On Durock Road south of U.S. 50, on the right when traveling west.
Dedicated July 1, 2000
Du Roc House
Added Station
July 1, 1861 – Nov. 20, 1861
by
PW Pipe
James Stretesky
Norman & Ann Root
County of El Dorado
American Suzuki Motor Corporation
Pony Express Trail . . . — — Map (db m50321) HM
On Green Valley Road, on the left when traveling east.
This was the site of a popular roadhouse, where the ponies of the Central Overland Pony Express were changed during July 1, 1860 to June 30, 1861. From here the route of the pony riders continued westward to Folsom and eastward through Rescue, Dry . . . — — Map (db m10442) HM
Before roads were built in the Tahoe area in the 1920s, sailing on a steamer was the only way for visitors to reach the resorts lining the south shore. The Tod Goodwin outdid all the other steamers in size and speed. It could carry 150 . . . — — Map (db m112978) HM
Guests at the Pope estate had the option of staying in one of three unique cabins, each with its own charm.
Many liked the "Log Cabin" best because it was closest to the lake. The cabin across and up the lawn called the "Pachero," was reserved . . . — — Map (db m112980) HM
When Elias J. "Lucky" Baldwin died in 1909, he left his real estate holdings in the Tahoe Basin to his daughter, Anita Baldwin. A few years later, Anita gave her daughter Dextra McGonagle this six-acre lot on the shore of Lake Tahoe.
Dextra had . . . — — Map (db m112981) HM
Possibly two of the oldest structures on the site, these log cabins were probably moved from the nearby Tallac Resort to save them from destruction when the Resort was torn down.
In 1915, Dextra and her mother Anita spent time at the lake, . . . — — Map (db m112982) HM
Near Heritage Way east of Emerald Bay Road (California Highway 89).
In 1920, at age 19, Dextra Balwin ordered construction of her summer house. The architect created a picturesque summer residence that reflected the simple, natural style favored by the wealthy in the 1920s. The house was completed in 1924 and is an . . . — — Map (db m34508) HM
Near Emerald Bay Road (State Highway 89), on the right when traveling north.
A Sacred Gathering Place
Many generations of Washoe people spent summers here, living near the shores of Lake Tahoe. Known as >i>da ow a ga by the Washoe, the lake provided a sacred meeting place, where summer gatherings were a focus of . . . — — Map (db m35355) HM
Near Heritage Way east of Emerald Bay Road (California Highway 89).
This site has been a haven for many people over the centuries. The local indigenous group, the Washoe, came here from the valleys of the Eastern Sierras to escape the desert heat, gather food, and enjoy the mountain atmosphere.
In the 1870’s, . . . — — Map (db m34977) HM
From the vista, you can observe Emerald Bay and learn about its rich and colorful past
Residents & Visitors
For thousands of years, Lake Tahoe's Emerald Bay has drawn people to its shores. The Washoe Indians made their summer . . . — — Map (db m112974) HM
Near Emerald Bay Road (State Highway 89), on the right when traveling north.
Tahoe’s Only Island
Over the last 100 years, Tahoe’s only island has been known by a number of names. In 1866, a group of young vacationers dreamed up the first name, Coquette, a word referring to a flirtatious or seductive woman. Attracted . . . — — Map (db m35090) HM
On South Upper Truckee Road, 0.3 miles north of Egret Way, on the right when traveling north.
"It took fifty men of us and all the oxen we could hitch to the wagons to take thirteen wagons up in two days. It takes all the men...and four yoke oxen to move an empty wagon...It is just like climbing a tree only worse." - William Gobin, Oct 1852 — — Map (db m212031) HM
"Started at 2 P.M. down through [Lake] valley for 6 miles and campt near a small stream here we saw 2 men just commencing to mine gold just found here...Road very good this afternoon" - William Wirt Gilbert, Sep 26, 1853 — — Map (db m212407) HM
On Lakeshore Boulevard south of Stateline AVenue, on the left when traveling north.
Lakeside Park was once the Washoe Indians' favorite location for their "love feasts' or fandangos.
In 1860 a Fish Market and Landing was located where Lakeside Marina is today. The fish were used at Lapham's Stateline Hotel, and most likely sold . . . — — Map (db m227672) HM
On this site, between 1880 and 1909, Elias J. "Lucky" Baldwin created the elaborate Tallac Resort. The luxury complex featured a hotel, a casino, several cottages, a clubhouse, a boathouse, and three piers.
Wealthy society families from San . . . — — Map (db m112975) HM
On South Upper Truckee Road, 1 mile west of California Route 89, on the left when traveling west.
"After passing over this summit [Luther Pass] we enter Lake Valley [Lake Tahoe Basin]. Here we are camped, grass scarce. We had the roughest road down the mountain I ever saw." - John W. Powell, Sep 3, 1859 — — Map (db m212026) HM
On South Upper Truckee Road, 0.3 miles north of Egret Road, on the right when traveling north.
"We now prepared for the ascent of the mountain, we put all the oxen to one wagon, and started....The road is very steep in places, and runs up and along and around the side of the mountain" - J. Robert Brown, Sep 27, 1856 — — Map (db m212028) HM
Near Lake Tahoe Blvd (U.S. 50) north of Lyons Avenue.
Oldest Standing Structure at Lake Tahoe
In 1859, silver was discovered in Nevada and the road past Lake Tahoe became a busy highway for treasure seekers and for the goods they needed to survive. To keep roads in repair, stations were set up . . . — — Map (db m113203) HM
Horseback riding was a focus of the Tahoe summer experience. William Tevis Jr. was an ardent lover of horses. He became an internationally known, prize-winning polo player and horseman, and spent many hours riding and "bronco-busting" in rodeos and . . . — — Map (db m112979) HM
In 1968, Echo Summit served as a high-altitude training center and site of the U.S. Olympic Men's Track and Field Trials. Four world records were shattered here on the track carved out of the El Dorado National Forest. The U.S. team selected for the . . . — — Map (db m89152) HM
On Rufus Allen Blvd at U.S. 50, on the left when traveling north on Rufus Allen Blvd.
To all Veterans of All Wars
this monument is dedicated this
day 31 May 1999, to honor all the
courageous young men and women,
both living and deceased
who served in all wars and conflicts
and did their duty no matter where they
served . . . — — Map (db m113201) WM
The Pope complex is the largest of the Estates, and the main house the most elaborate and least rustic of the three. It is a good example of the fact that construction practices at Tahoe during this period favored the use of lavish effects and often . . . — — Map (db m112977) HM
Near Emerald Bay Road (State Highway 89), on the right when traveling north.
Imagine what an adventure it must have been for Tahoe’s early motorists. Traveling in open-air Model Ts and Oldsmobiles, vacationers began driving as roads connected the Lake’s recreation spots. Completed in 1913, a rough road around Emerald Bay . . . — — Map (db m35112) HM
Near Emerald Bay Road (State Highway 89), on the right when traveling north.
Captain Richard “Dick” Barter found his way to Lake Tahoe in the 1860s. Barter spent the long winters in Emerald Bay as the sole caretaker of a summer villa owned by Ben Holladay, Jr.
Originally an English sailor, Barter was known . . . — — Map (db m34942) HM
Near Lake Tahoe Blvd (U.S. 50) north of Lyons Avenue.
A Tahoe Original
In the 1930s a man named Pomeroy built this little cabin following authentic log cabin styles brought to this country from Sweden. It sat on Star Lake Avenue behind the fire station, only a few blocks from here.
The . . . — — Map (db m113204) HM
This giant Jeffrey pine, the Old Veteran, is 350 to 400 years old. Although this tree still stands, most of the pines of the same age fell to loggers in the late 1800s. This tree is the only one of its kind near the visitor center.
Notice that . . . — — Map (db m212297) HM
Near Heritage Way east of Emerald Bay Road (California Highway 89).
The Pope Estate is the largest of the three estates at the Tallac Historic Site. In 1894, George P. Tallant built a 2,000 square foot rustic-style summer cabin on this site. Five years later, San Francisco businessman William Tevis and his wife . . . — — Map (db m35030) HM
On Lake Tahoe Blvd (U.S. 50) east of Wildwood Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
This memorial is dedicated to all from our community who gave their lives and have served our country from all branches of service. We thank you for your sacrifice and you can rest assured that we will support your families and friends. You have . . . — — Map (db m113200) WM
Because Emerald Bay reminded her of a fjord in Norway, Lora J.M. Knight purchased 200 acres here in 1928 for $250,000. She commissioned her architect nephew to design a summer home that combined the features of Scandinavian castles and churches. . . . — — Map (db m35189) HM
You're standing on the site of the Tallac Resort and Casino, a turn of the century Tahoe destination promoted as "The Grandest Resort in the World." The Resort filled more than 40 acres and offered all the amenities a guest could want.
Elias . . . — — Map (db m112976) HM
Near Lake Parkway, on the left when traveling south.
Henry Van Sickle, 1822-1894
Henry Van Sickle arrived in the Carson Valley in 1852, settling near Genoa. Before Nevada became a state in 1864, and when the area was still part of the Utah Territory, Van Sickle began welcoming weary travelers – . . . — — Map (db m223617) HM
Near Lake Parkway, on the left when traveling south.
In 1988, Jack Van Sickle (1916 – 2003) donated 542 acres of land to the Nevada Division of State Parks to honor his grandfather, Henry Van Sickle. 20 years later, Van Sickle Bi-State Park was born.
”He was a cowboy. That was one of . . . — — Map (db m223616) HM
On Highway 50 (U.S. 50) west of Strawberry Lane, on the right when traveling west.
This popular resort and stopping place for stages and teams of the Comstock, established by Swift and Watson in 1856, became a remount station of the Central Overland Pony Express on April 4, 1860. Here on that date division superintendent Bolivar . . . — — Map (db m436) HM
Lake Tahoe first lured hardy souls who came here to build a life in its wilderness.
Pine Lodge, rises -grandly above the translucent blue waters of Lake Tahoe's west shore.
San Francisco's elite built seasonal retreats like Pine Lodge, . . . — — Map (db m55506) HM
Near Paymaster Mine Road, 0.7 miles south of Volcanoville Road.
The Josephine Mine was an integral part of the 1849 California Gold Rush and remained in operation until 1937. This cemetery is the final resting place of some of the pioneers that forged the western frontier and veterans of early American wars. The . . . — — Map (db m67644) HM
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