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Native Sons/Daughters of the Golden West Historical Markers
The NSGW was formed by Albert Maver Winn in 1875 to preserve the California historic buildings and sites of the Gold Rush and prior. The only requirement to be a member is to have been born in California. The sister organization, NDGW, followed soon thereafter.
By Denise Boose, May 12, 2013
Bovard - Wilson - Hayes House and Marker
GEOGRAPHIC SORT
| On West Broadway, on the right when traveling east. |
| | The Victorian house was built in 1887 for Revered George Finley Bovard who later became the fourth President of the University of Southern California.
Milton Scott Wilson purchased the house in 1893. He served as Justice of the Peace for the San . . . — — Map (db m116134) HM |
| On West Santa Anita Street, on the right when traveling west. |
| | The 72 foot mural depicts life in early California with scenes of Native Americans, Francisan Padres and Senoritas. It was painted over a period of three months. Images projected against the wall at night provided the basic outline necessary to . . . — — Map (db m67295) HM |
| On South Junipero Serra Drive, on the right. |
| | This is the location where the millrace turned due south, carrying water another 200 feet from this point into Chapman’s grist mill, built in 1822-25. The spring-fed water supply that flowed through the millrace came from two sources: Mission Lake . . . — — Map (db m79460) HM |
| Near Ramona Street 0.1 miles south of Mission Road, on the left when traveling south. |
| | Erected during mission days, 1792-1805. Second oldest adobe in this region. Originally 'L'-shaped, it is now only half its original size. In 1859, it became the property of Don Jean Vigare. In early 1860’s became San Gabriel's first bakery, and was . . . — — Map (db m127641) HM |
| On South Mission Drive north of Santa Anita Street, on the left when traveling north. |
| | This building, built in 1951, was purchased by Ramona Parlor No.109
Native Sons of the Golden West in 1998 and renovated as a meeting
hall and a place to display their early California artifacts in their efforts to preserve the “Spirit of . . . — — Map (db m124459) HM |
| Near South Mission Drive near South Santa Anita Street, on the right when traveling north. |
| | The Mission Playhouse, now the San Gabriel Civic Auditorium, was built by John Steven McGroaty to present his epic Mission Play. The play told the story of the California Missions and the lives of the people around them. Beginning in 1912, it . . . — — Map (db m66583) HM |
| Near Huntington Drive west of San Gabriel Boulevard, on the right when traveling west. |
| | Built about 1845 by Michael White or Miguel Blanco as he was
called by the native Californians. One of the early foreigners to settle
in California; sailor and soldier of fortune; a friendly, carefree man
of roving disposition; a colorful and . . . — — Map (db m144994) HM |
| Near Point Fermin Park south of Paseo Del Mar. |
| | Panel 1:
Point Fermin Light House
Dedicated by Stephen M. White
and Rudecinda Parlors
Native Sons and Native Daughters
of the Golden West
San Pedro, California
May 2, 1940 - Built 1874
Panel 2:
Point Fermin . . . — — Map (db m51006) HM |
| Near Florence Avenue 0.4 miles west of Norwalk Boulevard, on the right when traveling west. |
| | Jesse & Lola Hathaway started to farm here in 1905. Lola was raised by her grandparents Martin & Mary Ann Koontz (near Telegraph Road & Norwalk Blvd.) They came to Fulton Wells (now Santa Fe Springs) in the 1860’s via the Oregon Trail in a covered . . . — — Map (db m125326) HM |
| On Airport Avenue at Donald Douglas Loop, on the left when traveling west on Airport Avenue. |
| | The first flight of a DC-3 took place on December 17, 1935, at the Santa Monica Airport. These aircraft were so successful and reliable that many DC-3 aircraft remain in service throughout the world today.
The aircraft on display was built here . . . — — Map (db m119106) HM |
| On Ocean Drive just south of California Avenue / California Incline, on the right when traveling south. |
| | In commemoration of the 400th anniversary of the discovery of Santa Monica by Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo on October 8, 1542, this tablet is erected and dedicated by the Historic Landmarks Committee, Native Sons of the Golden West, with the cooperation . . . — — Map (db m130424) HM |
| On Foothill Boulevard 0.1 miles north of Balboa Boulevard, on the right when traveling north. Reported missing. |
| | This is the terminus of the Los Angeles-Owens River Aqueduct, which brings water 338 miles from the eastern slopes of the Sierra Nevada to the City of Los Angeles. Begun in 1905, the great aqueduct was completed November 5, 1913. The Mono Craters . . . — — Map (db m20089) HM |
| Near Havana Avenue at Bleeker Street. |
| | Settling Basin built by San Fernando Mission Indians about 1800. Mission water supply came from these wells. — — Map (db m111907) HM |
| On Foothill Boulevard at Vaughn Street, on the right when traveling west on Foothill Boulevard. |
| | Originally part of the San Fernando Mission lands, this ranch was purchased by David Wark Griffith, revered pioneer of silent motion pictures, in 1912. It provided the locale for many western thrillers, including "Custer's Last Stand", and was the . . . — — Map (db m122861) HM |
| On Foothill Boulevard at Bledsoe Street, on the right when traveling east on Foothill Boulevard. |
| | This Cemetery, earlier known as Morningside Cemetery, is the oldest non-sectarian cemetery in San Fernando Valley. It was used from the early 1800's until 1939. It was legally abandoned in 1959. In this same year Mrs. Nellis S. Noble donated the . . . — — Map (db m157885) HM |
| Near McGroarty Terrace east of Plainview Avenue. |
| | Honoring John Steven McGroarty, Poet Laureate of California, 1933-1944. Author of The Mission Play. — — Map (db m129775) HM |
| Near Saint Estaban Street east of Haines Canyon Road, on the right when traveling east. |
| | Dug by neophytes on the "Rancho Las Hermanas" (now owned by Philip Begue). Was used by the padres traveling over “Old Mission Trail” during the Spanish regime. — — Map (db m121428) HM |
| Near South Santa Fe Avenue, on the right when traveling south. |
| | During the United States occupation of California during the Mexican-American War, La Mesa served as a campsite for the Californio forces under General Castro in the summer of 1846. The last military encounter on the California front was fought here . . . — — Map (db m121401) HM |
| On S. Santa Fe Avenue at E. Vernon Avenue, on the right when traveling south on S. Santa Fe Avenue. |
| | First marker: On this site was fought La Batalla de La Mesa Battle of La Mesa January 9th, 1847 Commodore Robert Field Stockton U.S.N. in command of American forces and General Jose Maria Flores commanding the Californians Second . . . — — Map (db m143400) HM |
| Near Santa Monica Boulevard east of Vista Street. |
| | Part of lands occupied by Señora Francisca Perez under preemption law as early as 1869.
Surveyed in 1871 as public lands.
Deeded by Señora Perez to Eugene R. Plummer in 1877.
U.S. patent issued 1880.
Purchased by County of Los . . . — — Map (db m135251) HM |
| On Whittier Boulevard (California Route 72) west of Pioneer Boulevard, on the right when traveling east. |
| | Following the Mexican War, Pío Pico, last Mexican governor, acquired 9,000-acre Rancho Paso de Bartolo and built here an adobe home that was destroyed by the floods of 1883-1884. His second adobe casa, now known as Pío Pico Mansion, represents a . . . — — Map (db m50933) HM |
| On Citrus Avenue north of Broadway, on the left when traveling north. |
| | Greek George, born in Smyrna as George Caralambo, came to this country as a camel driver for the United States Government in 1857. Naturalized -- George Allen in 1867.
Died Sept. 2, 1913 at Old Mission.
Historical marker . . . — — Map (db m157793) HM |
| On Whittier Boulevard north of Mar Vista, on the right when traveling north. |
| | Planted in 1907 as an experiment for the
University of California. — — Map (db m50978) HM |
| On Cary Avenue north of East Opp Street. |
| | Panel 1:
Officers’ Quarters
1862 * Drum Barracks * 1868
Supply Depot, Department of
the Southwest, U.S. Army.
In memory of the historic past of this
building and the importance of its
association with early American
history . . . — — Map (db m52631) HM |
| Near Pastor Avenue near Center Boulevard. |
| | The home of "Lord" Charlie Snowden Fairfax, pioneer and political leader of the 1850's, served California as an assemblyman (1853), Speaker of the Assembly (1854), and Clerk of the State Supreme Court (1856). Fairfax, a descendent of Scottish barons . . . — — Map (db m143401) HM |
| On Grant Avenue at Reichert Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Grant Avenue. |
| | Originally called Loustaunau Hall, erected in 1895, where many organizations held meetings and socials for nearly 100 years. Now hall of Novato Grove Druids No. 113 — — Map (db m102572) HM |
| On Red Hill Road 0.5 miles south of Novato Boulevard, on the right when traveling south. |
| | This site is part of Corte Madera de Novato granted by Governor Juan Alvarado to John Martin in 1840. Purchased by Jefferson A. Thompson in 1865. A working ranch and cheese making family of five generations, that continued to make the world famous . . . — — Map (db m78066) HM |
| On Grant Avenue at Sherman Avenue, on the right when traveling west on Grant Avenue. |
| | The Novato Bank (828 Grant Avenue) was built in 1913 by property owner, Frank Silva. The bank served ranchers, merchants, home builders, and the Novato area.
The adjoining section of the building (826 Grant Avenue)first served as a drugstore when . . . — — Map (db m102561) HM |
| On De Long Avenue near Reichert Avenue, on the left when traveling north. |
| | This building was the home of the first Novato Post Office - February 2, 1856. Maintained by Novato Historical Guild. — — Map (db m102582) HM |
| On Reichert Avenue north of De Long Avenue, on the left when traveling north. |
| | Constructed in 1875. Moved here from original site and restored to depict first structure relating to railroad transportation linking Marin and northern counties. — — Map (db m102571) HM |
| On Las Gallinas Avenue south of Miller Creek Road, on the right when traveling south. |
| | The Dixie Schoolhouse is the oldest one-room school in Marin County and has been in continuous use since its construction in 1864. The property was deeded to James Miller by Don Timoteo Murphy and is part of the Las Gallinas Ranch granted to Murphy . . . — — Map (db m64838) HM |
| On Mission Avenue, on the right when traveling west. |
| | Built in 1888 ---- Architect, Clinton Day
Original owner Ella Park resided in house 1888 – 1905
Acquired in 1906 by Robert Dollar whose family owned the house until 1974.
Purchased by citizens of San Rafael in November 1974. . . . — — Map (db m69749) HM |
| Near 5th Avenue, on the right when traveling west. |
| | Founded in 1817 by Padre Vincente Sarria as an “asistencia” or adjunct to Mission Dolores. Mission San Rafael was originally designated a sanitarium for native converts suffering from San Francisco’s generally damper climate. Here, under . . . — — Map (db m64864) HM |
| On St. Vincents Drive near Highway 101, in the median. |
| | In 1853, Timothy Murphy, Irish born pioneer of Marin County, gave 317 acres of land to Archbishop Alemany for educational purposes. Here the Sister of Charity in 1855 founded a school now called St. Vincent's School for Boys. It has been maintained . . . — — Map (db m143404) HM |
| On B Street at Mission Avenue, on the left when traveling north on B Street. |
| | The Gate House, the Boyd's guest house, was completed in 1880 by Ira B. Cook, the great grandfather of Miss Louise A. Boyd. With the adjoining park, it was donated to the City of San Rafael in 1905 and has been Marin County Historical Society's . . . — — Map (db m64886) HM |
| | On January 8, 1907, the Northwestern Pacific Railroad was
incorporated as a consolidation of seven railroads in northern California.
Jointly owned by the Southern Pacific Railroad and the Atchinson Topeka &
Santa Fe Railway, its southern . . . — — Map (db m145141) HM |
| On Maine Street / Shoreline Highway (California Route 1), on the left when traveling south. |
| | Erected and acquired in 1874 by the Tomales Temperance Social Club, this is one of the oldest continuously used public halls in California. Renovated after the 1906 Earthquake, maintained by town hall trustees and local volunteers, it has served as . . . — — Map (db m88400) HM |
| On Bear Valley Road (County Road J16), on the left when traveling south. |
| | . . . — — Map (db m93098) HM |
| Near St Catherine Street 0.3 miles east of High Street. |
| | St. Catherine Church was built during the 1860’s probably in 1865. Before the church was built, priests came from Stockton to say Mass for the people of Hornitos. Priests from Sonora and Mariposa came for Mass after the church was built. In the . . . — — Map (db m46937) HM |
| On State Highway 140 east of Yaqui Gulch Road, on the left when traveling east. |
| | One fourth mile north of Carson Creek, tributary of Agua Fria, was located Agua Fria, first county seat of Mariposa County in 1850-1851 one of original 27 counties in California. Until 1852, while mining was main industry of region, Mariposa County . . . — — Map (db m51554) HM |
| On Bullion Street south of 10th Street, on the right when traveling south. |
| | In Continuous Use Since Erection
This marker placed — Map (db m46737) HM |
| On 6th Street at State Highway 140 on 6th Street. |
| | Built 1867 to replace original building. Used by Mariposa County fraternal organizations since then. — — Map (db m46442) HM |
| On First Street near Bullion Street. |
| | Built in 1862 by the people of Mariposa under the direction of Father Auger the church was dedicated and the first mass was said on January 18, 1863 by Archbishop Alemany — — Map (db m46444) HM |
| On East Pine Street at North Franklin Street, on the left when traveling east on East Pine Street. |
| | Cast in England and brought around the Horn. First bell in Fort Bragg. It
hung in the steeple from 1890-1952. It summoned worshipers to church, sounded
fire alarms and curfew. — — Map (db m152830) HM |
| On North Franklin Street, on the right when traveling north. |
| | The last remaining structure and once the original quartermaster’s storehouse and commissary of Fort Bragg Military Post 1857-1864, then located near Laurel and Redwood Avenues. — — Map (db m10586) HM |
| On Ukiah Street, on the right when traveling east. |
| | This is one of the oldest Protestant churches in continuous use in California. Organized as the Presbyterian Church on November 6, 1859, the building, constructed of redwood, was dedicated on July 5, 1868. — — Map (db m10600) HM |
| Near Point Cabrillo Drive, on the left when traveling north. |
| | The Point Cabrillo Light Station was built in 1908 by the US Lighthouse Service to protect the "Doghole Schooners" that plied the lumber trade between San Francisco and the Redwood Coast. These steam ships and sailing vessels were known for their . . . — — Map (db m543) HM |
| Near Lighthouse Road, on the right when traveling north. |
| | This site and natural landmark has been a welcome guide to safe navigation for ships along the rugged Mendocino coast since 1870, destroyed by 1906 earthquake, two years later stately tower was erected. — — Map (db m64770) HM |
| On 4th Street north of 4th Avenue, on the left when traveling north. |
| | This Mission Revival Style building, the only surviving one of four, constructed in 1911 in Gustine as a justice court and served as Township No. 6's jail from 1911 to 1980. Leased by the Gustine Historical Society in 1985 and refurbished with the . . . — — Map (db m26272) HM |
| On East Pacheco Boulevard (California Route 33/152) 1.8 miles east of Mercey Springs Road (California Route 165), on the left when traveling east. |
| | This original San Joaquin Valley Ranch headquarters of California pioneer and cattle baron Henry Miller (1827-1916), was established in 1873. His farsighted planning, development in the 1870’s of a vast gravity irrigation system, and the founding of . . . — — Map (db m46958) HM |
| On East Pacheco Boulevard (California Route 33/152) west of 9th Street, on the right when traveling west. |
| | Los Baños (The Baths) del Padre Arroyo was a favorite bathing place for padres from San Juan Bautista Mission during their travels to San Joaquin Valley. Visited as early as 1805 by Spanish explorers, its name was changed to Los Banos Creek by later . . . — — Map (db m92940) HM |
| On Wolfsen Road, on the left when traveling north. |
| | Oldest building in Merced County built in 1848 by Francisco Perez Pacheco and his son on Rancho San Luis Gonzaga. Later a stopping place for vaqueros while driving cattle to the gold fields. Eventually became part of Rancho Santa Rita. Long owned by . . . — — Map (db m68940) HM |
| On H Street east of 6th Street, on the right when traveling east. |
| | Built in the 1890’s, this establishment has served the community continuously for over 100 years. Early on, it was a way station for immigrants and travelers alike. Having a restaurant and rooms upstairs, it was a welcome sight for passengers from . . . — — Map (db m95074) HM |
| Near State Highway 152 6 miles west of Interstate 5. |
| | On June 18, 1805, Lieutenant Gabriel Moraga, on his first exploratory journey into the San Joaquin Valley traversed this pass and recorded it.
Since then it has been trail, toll road, stagecoach road, and freeway -- the principal route between . . . — — Map (db m70493) HM |
| On Lewis Street (State Highway 59) at 2nd Street, on the left when traveling north on Lewis Street. |
| | Erected 1857 This monument commemorates the Seventy-fifth anniversary of the organization of Merced County and is dedicated to the memory our pioneers by Yosemite Parlor No. 24, N.S.G.W. Merced May 20, 1930 — — Map (db m7325) HM |
| | Site of pioneer cabin built by Thomas A. Denson in 1871
This Marker is dedicated to the pioneers of Modoc County by Alturas Parlor 159
Native Duaghters of the Golden West
September 21, 1932 — — Map (db m143470) HM |
| On Fandango Pass Road (County Road 9) 4 miles west of Surprise Valley Road (County Road 1), on the right when traveling east. |
| | This spot marks the convergence of two pioneer trails widely used by emigrants during the years 1846-1850. The Applegate Trail, established in 1846, led from the Humbolt River in Nevada to the Willamette Valley in Oregon. The Lassen Cut-Off, . . . — — Map (db m10174) HM |
| On Willow Ranch Road at South Willow Ranch Road on Willow Ranch Road. |
| | This monument was erected in honor of all the people who were part of what once was a thriving community when the Crane Creek and Willow Ranch Lumber Companies were in operation here from 1929 to 1959. The land was given to Modoc County by the . . . — — Map (db m10367) HM |
| On Dutra Street at King Street, on the right when traveling north on Dutra Street. |
| | In this building from September 1 to October 13, 1849 assembled the convention which drafted the constitution under which California was admitted to statehood, September 9, 1850. The forty-eight delegates met on the upper floor which ran the length . . . — — Map (db m159569) HM |
| On Jefferson Street at Alvarado Street on Jefferson Street. |
| | Native of Monterey, Governor of California under Mexican rule December 20,1836 - December 20,1842. During his administration the increasing influx of Americans, and the Russian settlement at Fort Ross, began to be regarded as serious problems. . . . — — Map (db m25055) HM |
| On Fremont Street at Camino El Estero, on the right when traveling east on Fremont Street. |
| | A native of Mexico de Anza left Tubac, Culiagan October 23, 1775 with a party of 240 together with horses, mules and beeves. Arrived Monterey March 10, 1776 with loss but one person. Journey of 1600 miles made under conditions of drought, snow and . . . — — Map (db m63566) HM |
| | It was over this building that the American flag was raised by Commodore John Drake Sloat, July 7, 1846, signalizing the passing of California from Mexican rule.
Restored through the efforts of the Native Sons of the Golden West with the . . . — — Map (db m95375) HM |
| Near Monterey Peninsula Recreational Trail. |
| | Site of original flagstaff
where the American flag was first raised
by
Commodore John Drake Sloat
on
July, 7th 1846
taking possession of California in the name of
the United States of America
Later ceded to America
under the Treaty . . . — — Map (db m63063) HM |
| On Tyler Street just south of Bonifacio Place, on the right when traveling south. |
| | Mexican era home of Jose Mariano Estrada family
Later became early inn of Monterey
Wooden third story added 1881 — Map (db m63516) HM |
| On Madison Street, on the right when traveling west. |
| | (Two markers identify this early California Adobe.)
Built prior to 1843. Home of Underwood and Brown families from 1860-1926. This tablet dedicated to the memory of Margaret Underwood Brown, a loyal native daughter, by Junipero Parlor No. . . . — — Map (db m63352) HM |
| | In 1913 the Young Women's Christian Association founded Asilomar as its first permanent conference grounds for the western United States. Constructed during a time of progressive social and political change for women in California and the United . . . — — Map (db m92870) HM |
| On North Main Street north of Iris Drive, on the right when traveling north. |
| |
Born in London, England, graduate of Eton College, Captain in British Army and a London barrister. Arrived in San Francisco in 1856 as representative of a land purchasing group. Donated land in Salinas for railroad, churches, schools, streets, . . . — — Map (db m27098) HM |
| On Fort Romie Road at Mission Road, on the left when traveling west on Fort Romie Road. |
| | This mission, founded October 9,1791 by Father Fermín Francisco de Lasuén, ministered to the Indians of the Salinas Valley. Governor José Joaquín de Arrillaga died here July 24, 1814 and was buried in the chapel. Prosperous in its early years, . . . — — Map (db m27217) HM |
| Near Saint Helena Highway (State Highway 29/128). |
| | This historic grist mill known as the “Bale Mill” was erected by Dr. E.T. Bale, Grantee Carne Humana Rancho, in 1846. The mill with its surrounding land was deeded to the Native Sons of the Golden West by Mrs. W.W. Lyman. Restored . . . — — Map (db m18672) HM |
| Near Brown Street at Yount Street. |
| | Last surviving native-stone winery in Napa. Built and operated by Joseph Mathews (Mateus), a native of Portugal, this winery produced a variety of wines including prize-winning sherry. Mathews was a pioneer in the exportation of fine Napa wines to . . . — — Map (db m16731) HM |
| Near Brown Street at 2nd Street. |
| | First constructed 1892-3.
Restored under volunteer leadership of Solano-Napa Builders Exchange through contributions and skilled labor of these citizens and organizations of Napa County.
Dedicated April 13, 1985
By the
Native Sons of the . . . — — Map (db m16404) HM |
| On Coombs Street at 1st Street, on the right when traveling south on Coombs Street. |
| | The Napa Native Sons of the Golden West hall was constructed by the order in 1914. The three story steel-framed brick building is a heritage property and an excellent example of civic properties in Napa. It was the tallest structure in Downtown for . . . — — Map (db m106386) HM |
| On St. Helena Highway (State Highway 29/128). |
| | Built by Frederick and Jacob Beringer, natives of Mainz, Germany. This winery has the unique distinction of never having ceased operations since its founding in 1876. Here, in the European tradition, were dug underground wine tunnels hundreds of . . . — — Map (db m18734) HM |
| Near Jackson Street east of Lincoln Street. |
| | George Calvert Yount (1794-1865) was the first United States citizen to be ceded a Spanish land grant in Napa Valley (1836). Skilled hunter, frontiersman, craftsman and farmer, he was the true embodiment of all the finest qualities of an advancing . . . — — Map (db m18632) HM |
| On Washington Street at Lincoln Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Washington Street. |
| | This bell cast in 1848, hung from 1854 until 1896 in the Pioneer Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). On demolition of the church, the bell was rescued by Senator C.L. LaRue. Presented by the Ellis McLanahan family, In the interest of local . . . — — Map (db m49553) HM |
| On California Drive, on the left when traveling north. |
| | On Oct. 25, 1882, the Veterans Home of California Association purchased 910 Acres in
Yountville for $17,750. On this site the first
building was erected.
Opened April 1, 1884 for Civil and Mexican
War veterans. By July 1, 1889, the Home . . . — — Map (db m144263) HM |
| On Washington Street at Yount Street, on the left when traveling south on Washington Street. |
| | Built in 1926 on land donated to the Catholic archbishop by the DeBenadetti Family. The hall opened April 17, 1926 and soon became the focal point of social life throughout the Valley.
In 1956 use of the hall was restricted to church functions . . . — — Map (db m49365) HM |
| On Washington Street at Webber Avenue, on the left when traveling south on Washington Street. |
| | On this site in April, 1929, the County of Napa built Yountville's first fire house, with Homer Douglas serving as volunteer fire chief and Silvio Tonascia as assistant fire chief. The county provided a 1929 Fageol fire truck to be used by the . . . — — Map (db m49605) HM |
| On Pleasant Valley Road 4.2 miles west of Route 49, on the right when traveling west. |
| | Commemorating
The
First Long Distance Telephone
In the World
Built in 1877, by the Ridge Telephone Co, it connected French Corral with French Lake 58 miles away. It was operated by the Milton Mining Co from this building which was built . . . — — Map (db m40210) HM |
| On Jenkins Street at Hocking Street, on the left when traveling north on Jenkins Street. |
| | The tablet commemorates the
discovery of gold-bearing quartz
by
George Knight
October 1850
The occurrence of gold-bearing quartz . . . — — Map (db m49510) HM |
| On Mill Street south of West Main Street, on the right when traveling south. |
| | Through the years of prospecting hydraulic and hardrock mining this hardware business, one of California’s, has served this community… in continuous operation at this site since
1854 — — Map (db m48171) HM |
| Near South Church Street. |
| | Oldest Episcopal Edifice in California
First services Sunday April 23, 1854 by Rt. Rev. William I. Kip, Bishop of Calif.
This building opened for worship Aug. 1858. — — Map (db m10827) HM |
| On Dalton Street at South Church Street, on the right when traveling west on Dalton Street. |
| | IN MEMORY OF THE PIONEERS BURIED HERE — — Map (db m12900) HM |
| On Colfax Highway (California Route 174), on the right when traveling north. |
| | Union Hill School was established in March 1868 as a one-room schoolhouse on the grounds of Union Hill Mine. On June 26, 1875, an argument over a trustee election took place at the schoolhouse, resulting in a stabbing and subsequent death. Three . . . — — Map (db m105985) HM |
| On West Main Street west of North Auburn Street, on the right when traveling west. |
| | This building is known as “The Brick Store of Silvester and Salaman”, it was built in 1854 and completed it 1855 by Henry Silvester and Abraham Salaman. It is both the first and oldest original brick (and stone) building in Grass Valley . . . — — Map (db m48373) HM |
| On Sacramento Street east of Boulder / Nevada Streets Intersection, on the right when traveling west. |
| | Constructed of granite blocks from the Sierras about 1882 where Simon C. Hieronimus & family brewed and served lager beer to Nevada City Queen of the Northern Mines and hydraulic mining communities. — — Map (db m40292) HM |
| | This stamp mill was manufactured at the Miners Foundry and Supply Co., Nevada City, California in the late 1800’s. After a circuitous journey, it has returned to its place of crushing hard rock at the English Mine and then the New Salmon Mine, owned . . . — — Map (db m12862) HM |
| On Church Street north of North Pine Street, on the right when traveling north. |
| | Built in 1853
First Brick Building
Erected in this city
Dedicated
To the memory of the pioneers of
Nevada City — — Map (db m40316) HM |
| On Golden Chain Highway (California Route 49) 0.7 miles north of California Route 20, on the right when traveling north. |
| | The first hydraulic mining originated here at "American Hill Diggins" by Edward Matteson in 1853. Matteson originally used canvas hose. The canvas hose was replaced with crinoline hose in 1860.
These miners' giants, also known as water cannons, . . . — — Map (db m143893) HM |
| On State Highway 20 0.3 miles from Conservation Road, on the right when traveling east. |
| | A pioneer who crossed the plains to California who died and was buried here. The Emigrant Trail followed along this ridge and through Nevada City. The marking of this lone grave perpetuates the memory of the lone graves throughout the State of . . . — — Map (db m971) HM |
| On Broad Street, on the right when traveling east. |
| | Historic
Nevada City Methodist Church
Dedicated in 1864
Now one of the oldest
existing churches — — Map (db m40362) HM |
| On North Pine Street north of Church Street, on the right when traveling north. |
| | Library Association formed December 19, 1857, first library was in Kidd Knox Bldg. 228 Broad St., it was moved to Oustomah Lodge I.O.O.F. No. 16, June 3, 1874. Nevada City Trustees assumed responsibilities Oct. 1, 1902 and was moved into the . . . — — Map (db m40354) HM |
| On Union Alley near Broad Street, on the right when traveling east. |
| | Nevada City, the “Queen City of the Northern Mines”, became a town of 16,000 in the early 1850’s following the discovery of gold on Deer Creek in 1849. Here is located the largest and best preserved historical downtown district in . . . — — Map (db m49875) HM |
| | Historic
Old Brick Gothic Building constructed as a congregational church in 1857. Restored by First Baptist Church.
Dedicated by Laurel Parlor No. 6
Native Daughters of the Golden West
April 13, 1987 — — Map (db m37148) HM |
| On Main Street near Commercial Street. |
| | Site of
Old Wells Fargo Building
1853
Dedicated to the Pioneers of California
By Hydraulic Parlor No. 56 N.S.G.W.
July 5, 1926 — — Map (db m40310) HM |
| On West Broad Street, on the left when traveling south. |
| | This cemetery was established in 1851 on a knoll, back of the First Methodist Church. This gave the site its name. Many noted citizens rest here. — — Map (db m11677) HM |
| | This boulder was known to the pioneers as the Indian Medicine Stone. On its top are hollows in which the Indians lay while taking sun baths to cure their ills. One branch of the Emigrant Trail leading from Truckee Pass to the gold mines of Nevada . . . — — Map (db m37121) HM |
| Near Kidder Court at Bost Avenue. |
| | The Nevada County Historical Society founded the Transportation Museum Division in 1983 to acquire, document, restore and preserve information and artifacts pertaining to Nevada County’s railroad and transportation history. Best known is the Nevada . . . — — Map (db m72038) HM |
| On Church Street east of North Pine Street, on the right when traveling east. |
| | This building, completed December, 1872, was the law office for three generations of this family. Niles Searls, who arrived in 1851, practiced law here from 1872 to 1885. He had been elected District Attorney in 1855, then District Judge for Nevada, . . . — — Map (db m40340) HM |
| Near 412 Commercial Street, on the right when traveling west. |
| | "Six tall, upright rods of iron, as large as a man's ankle, and heavily shod with a mass of iron and steel at their lower ends.." So begins Mark Twain's description of a Nevada stamp mill.
"...These rose and fell, one after the other, in a . . . — — Map (db m37120) HM |
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