On North Washington Street south of West Dodge Street, on the left when traveling south.
First issue published Oct.10, 1938 and last issue published June 30, 1958. Incorporated in The Union Democrat on July 1, 1958. First offset-lithographic newspaper adjudicated by the California Supreme Court, April 15, 1950. Admitted to the . . . — — Map (db m53329) HM
On North Washington St. (State Highway 49) at Elkins Street, on the right when traveling north on North Washington St..
The corner property was originally called Patrick’s Corner, after George Washington Patrick, an early settler of Sonora and one of its first mayors. At the outbreak of the Civil War in 1861, Patrick left Sonora to volunteer his services to the . . . — — Map (db m6968) HM
On Shaw's Flat Road at Mt Brow Road, on the left when traveling south on Shaw's Flat Road.
In 1850 this community was alive with gold miners. James D. Fair, after whom the Fairmont Hotel in San Francisco is named, was one of the most notable. The Mississippi House, built in 1850, contains many relics including the original bar . . . — — Map (db m6811) HM
On Yaney Avenue at North Green Street, on the right when traveling west on Yaney Avenue.
Established in July, 1854, the pioneer newspaper was published at this location continuously until 1954. First publisher was Albert N. Francisco followed by a colorful group of editors that included Prentice Milford, John and Ferdinand Van . . . — — Map (db m31909) HM
On West Stockton Street at South Green Street (California Highway 49), on the right when traveling east on West Stockton Street.
First public water well in the city of Sonora and located on the perimeter of the early day plaza that was established by the Mexican immigrants as Sonora Camp. The well has its source in a spring underground at the northwest corner of the Bank of . . . — — Map (db m53261) HM
On South Washington Street south of Church Street, on the right when traveling north.
“Queen of the Southern Mines”, settled 1848 by Mexicans from Sonora, Mexico. City government established 1849. “Sonora Herald”, first newspaper in California mines, established July 4, 1950. Single copy, fifty cents; yearly, . . . — — Map (db m32021) HM
On South Washington Street at Church Street, on the right when traveling north on South Washington Street.
The Sonora Fountain was first erected in 1904 in the center of Washington Street, 75 feet northerly of its present location. Cast in an East Coast foundry, it was purchased by the Woman’s Christian Temperance Union and used for many years as a . . . — — Map (db m32018) HM
On South Washington Street near Golden Chain Highway/West Stockton Street (California Highway 49), on the right when traveling south.
The Sonora Inn, originally the Hotel Victoria, is comprised of two buildings. The northern structure is stone and the southern is wood. G.B. Ventre and Philip Cavalero began construction on the stone building in 1895. Before its completion the . . . — — Map (db m51557) HM
On South Washington Street (State Highway 49) south of West Church Street, on the right when traveling south.
James Divoll and Joseph Bray, owners of the Bonanza mine constructed the Star Flouring Mills on this site in 1879. In August 1885 the mill burned, leaving the stone and brick walls. From the ruins they built the Opera Hall. The Hall was only active . . . — — Map (db m31926) HM
On West Stockton Road (State Highway 49) at Southgate Drive, on the right when traveling north on West Stockton Road.
For many years Stockton Road has been the main western entrance to Sonora. Originally it turned into a very narrow street at Bradford Street, and traffic would then continue into the City on Bradford.
This Shay engine was built by Lima . . . — — Map (db m31996) HM
On Theall Street, on the right when traveling east.
In 1857, William Sugg, a freed slave, built this three-room brick-faced adobe house. The adobe blocks were made in the front yard. The walls are up to 18 inches thick. A wood frame kitchen was at the rear. As Sugg’s family eventually grew to 11 . . . — — Map (db m31861) HM
On Yaney Street west of North Green Street, on the right when traveling west.
Constructed April 1981 – August 1982
Dedicated to the Citizens of
Tuolumne County
The Board of Supervisors
Clyde D. May – Chairman
Mildred Filiberti • Sidney H. Hatler • Steven C. Szalay • Billy H. Marr • William C. Davidson . . . — — Map (db m32012) HM
Near West Yaney Avenue north of North Green Street.
In 1854, Tuolumne County’s first courthouse was erected on this site donated to the county by John and Israel P. Yaney.
The cornerstone of the present courthouse, which replaced it, was dedicated September 26, 1898, at ceremonies held under the . . . — — Map (db m51574) HM
Near West Bradford Avenue west of Lower Sunset Drive, on the right when traveling west.
Following a Grand Jury indictment terming the current county jail a “public nuisance,” this site was acquired by the Board of Supervisors and a new jail constructed in 1857. The original building burned on December 20, 1865, taking the life of . . . — — Map (db m31923) HM
On North Washington Street (State Highway 49) at East Jackson Street, on the right when traveling north on North Washington Street.
[ First Marker - See Photo #1 ]
Veterans Memorial Building
American Legion Post 58 & Auxiliary
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3154 & Auxiliary
Disabled American Veterans Chapter 119 & . . . — — Map (db m31933) WM
On North Washington Street (State Highway 49) south of West Dodge Street, on the right when traveling north.
This building first used by Fred Freund, cabinet maker, upholsterer, undertaker in 1858. Prior to the 90’s, it was known as the Yosemite Hotel – later changed to the Yo–Semite House. It has been a hotel, hardware store, general store and . . . — — Map (db m31891) HM
On Soulsbyville Road, 0.9 miles south of Sonora Pass Highway (State Highway 108), on the left when traveling south.
Ben Soulsby first settled here in 1851. His son, young Ben, when age 12, discovered the first gold in the area by accident. One evening, while walking the family cow home, he saw some gold, told his father who, upon investigation, found a rich vein . . . — — Map (db m6952) HM
On Soulsbyville Road, 0.9 miles south of Sonora Pass Highway (State Highway 108), on the right when traveling south.
The first community in Tuolumne County to be founded (1855) entirely upon the operation of a lode mine. Site of the famous Soulsby Mine (discovered by Benjamine Soulsby) which produced over $6,500,00 by 1900. The first hardrock miners who worked . . . — — Map (db m6951) HM
On Standard Road, 0.5 miles south of Mono Way (State Highway 108), on the right when traveling south.
Starting as a Mi-Wuk village, Standard was ranchland during the gold rush era, when the murderous Jim Lyons lived here. In 1909 Xavier Fassler sold his 567-acre dairy ranch to Standard Lumber Co. By the 1920’s the town had been sold to Pickering . . . — — Map (db m78214) HM
On Sonora Pass Highway (State Highway 108) 0.1 miles east of Middlecamp Road, on the right when traveling east.
Toll gate, fine hotel and stables near this spot 1850's. Jedediah Smith reputed to have been first white man to cross over or near Sonora Pass, 1827. Portion of road built by Tuolumne County Water Co., 1852. Surveyed to Bridgeport, Mono County, . . . — — Map (db m6884) HM
On Confidence-Tuolumne City Road (County Route E17) 0.1 miles north of Cherokee Rd., on the right when traveling north.
First placer camp in East Belt section of Mother Lode. Gold discovered here in 1853 by Scott brothers, descendants of Cherokee Indians. Scars of placer “diggings” in every little arroyo in Cherokee Valley healed over by Mother Nature . . . — — Map (db m6819) HM
On Carter St. (County Highway E17) at Buchanan Rd., on the right when traveling north on Carter St..
This hose cart house restored March 1974, by Tuolumne Hose Co. No. 1, in memory of those who fought fire and originated the first volunteer fire dept. in the townsite of Summerville in 1885. — — Map (db m6814) HM
On Tuolumne Road (Local Route E17) at Soulsbyville Road, on the right when traveling east on Tuolumne Road.
Land homesteaded by Isaac Taylor Holland and the adjoining Campbell property was sold to Jonathan Florentine Ralph, who later divided and gave the parcels to his son's Galo, Walter, and Frank. An apple packing house, served by the Sierra Railroad . . . — — Map (db m6710) HM
On Carter St. (County Highway E17) 0.5 miles north of Tuolumne Rd. (County Route E17), on the right when traveling north.
Joseph Lord was a significant pioneer of the community. A naturalized Englishman, he was born about 1837 and died before 1906. The house was built around 1875 in the Italianate style. It is the oldest surviving house in the Tuolumne community. . . . — — Map (db m6816) HM
On Tuolumne Road (County Route E17) at Carter Street, in the median on Tuolumne Road.
Geographical center of East Belt Placer Gold Rush, 1856-57. First white settlers, the Franklin Summers family, arrived in 1854 and built log cabin half mile west. James Blakely, in 1858, discovered first quartz lode, half mile east, naming it . . . — — Map (db m6711) HM
Near Fir Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
Erected in 1936 as a joint project of the Federal Public Works Administration and the County of Tuolumne, in grateful commemoration of those who gave their lives in heroic defense of “our altars and our fires” and the priceless human . . . — — Map (db m53331) HM
Dedicated to the memory of the men and women of West Side Lumber Company who served this community so faithfully over the many years. 1898-1958. — — Map (db m6712) HM
On Tuolumne Road (County Road E17) 6.4 miles Mono Way (Old Highway 108), on the right when traveling east.
May 31, 1889 Henry J. Crocker, Wellington Gregg, Thomas Bullock and Charles Gardner formed the Westside Flume and Lumber Company, for a total cost of 361,000.00 dollars. The mill was built, and by the end of the year was in operation, and by 1900 . . . — — Map (db m7560) HM
Site of Mi-Wuk Pow-Wows and birthplace of Chief William Fuller. Homesteaded by John D. Williams family in 1865. Purchased by A.T. Wood in 1919. Twain Harte named by Kerurah Ball in 1923. — — Map (db m53339) HM
On Sonora Pass Highway (State Highway 108) at Confidence Road, on the left when traveling east on Sonora Pass Highway.
Discovered in 1853, Confidence Mine became one of California’s richest gold mines. It was developed by the pioneer stage owner and pony express man Ben Holladay. An incline shaft of 1,000’ was sunk and off that a 2,000’ horizontal shaft hit the best . . . — — Map (db m49881) HM
On Twain Harte Drive, on the right when traveling east.
Located 100 feet west of this marker, the toll road started in the mid 1860’s and continued until the state took it over in 1901. The road was built because of the need for a route between Sonora and Bodie. Under state franchise, tolls did not . . . — — Map (db m53340) HM
Near Tioga Road (California Route 120), on the right when traveling east.
The CCC began work in Yosemite in May 1933. During the ensuing years, significant projects included the Half Dome cable system, Badger Pass Ski Complex, Henness Ridge Lookout Tower, numerous park structures and many miles of hiking and riding . . . — — Map (db m155198) HM
On Tioga Pass Road (California Route 120), on the right when traveling west.
This tablet commemorates
the successful labors of
Stephen T. Mather
Director of the National Park Service
in securing for the people
The Tioga Pass Road.
Dedicated to the enduring memory
of a faithful public servant
by the . . . — — Map (db m65574) HM
On Tioga Pass Road (Route 120), on the right when traveling east.
As early as 1860, prospectors explored Mono Pass in search of rich rock. Here, among the glacially carved granite and craggy peaks of the Sierra crest, these hardy men discovered silver deposits and went to work in hopes of fortune.
Buildings of . . . — — Map (db m65577) HM
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