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History
In January 1848, James Marshall leaned down and picked up a bright pebble . . . So began a series of events unparalleled in the history of the United States... |
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The part of El Dorado County that encompasses Coloma, Lotus and the Georgetown Divide is as rich in history and natural beauty as it once was rich in gold. Located northeast of Placerville on the shoulders of the western Sierra, the terrain is a mix of rolling foothills and mountains dotted with red skinned manzanita bushes, madrone, oak trees, cedars and pines. |
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 The California Gold Rush
When James W. Marshall picked up those first few flakes of gold from the tailrace of the sawmill he was building for John Sutter in 1848, he touched off the greatest gold rush the world has ever known...
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 Historical Landmarks
El Dorado County is home to over 25 historical landmarks. From Marshall's Monument in Coloma to the Hangman's Tree in Placerville, you'll be sure to discover a little more of El Dorado County's unique history.
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El Dorado County Genealogy
This extensive site contains information on local obituaries, cemeteries, photographs, biographies of pioneers, and much more.
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The California Gold Rush
When James W. Marshall picked up those first few flakes of gold from the tailrace of the sawmill he was building for John Sutter in 1848, he touched off the greatest gold rush the world has ever known...
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 Historical Landmarks
El Dorado County is home to over 25 historical landmarks. From Marshall's Monument in Coloma to the Hangman's Tree in Placerville, you'll be sure to discover a little more of El Dorado County's unique history.
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 The Heritage Association
This group, founded more than 25 years ago, is dedicated to preserving the colorful history of El Dorado County
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A Large Collection of Vintage Tahoe Postcards. |
The Crossing
A collection of articles chronicling John Charles Fremont's crossing of the Sierra Nevada and descent into
El Dorado County in 1844.
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Museums
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| El Dorado County Historical Museum
104 Placerville Drive, north of Highway 50 • (530) 621-5865
Crammed into this tiny building are pioneer and Native American artifacts. Outside you'll find steam engines, water wheels and more. There's also a library that contains an extensive collection of Gold Rush-era information.
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Fountain and Tallman Soda Factory Museum
524 Main Street, Placerville • (530) 626-0773 (museum) (530) 621-5865 (Placerville Historical Society)
Open weekend afternoons until 4 p.m., you'll find exhibits on Placerville's colorful past in this old brick building. There are artifacts from an early Chinese settlement as well as nineteenth-century memorabilia.
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Gold Bug Mine
Walk inside this actual gold mine on the northern outskirts of Placerville. The shady park is a great place for a picnic.
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James Calvin Sly Museum
Sly Park Recreation Area, Sly Park Road south of Highway 50 near Pollock Pines • (530) 644-2545
THis tiny museum offers a perspective on the Sly Park area voer the last 4,000 years. You'll find Native American artifacts and early-day photographs.
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Lake Tahoe Museum
3058 Highway 50 • (530) 541-5458
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Old Kelsey School Museum
6440 Garden Valley Road, off Highway 193 in the Georgetown Divide area • (530) 622-7590
Built in 1903, this country school is open only by appointment. The small museum houses Gold Rush and Native American artifacts. |
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