Placerville City Historical Markers

Map of California State Historical Marker Locations in the City of Placerville

Placerville City Historical Markers

Placerville Churches Methodist Episcopal Church Erected in 1851, this is the oldest church building in El Dorado County. Its original site was on the corner of Cedar Ravine and Main Street, Placervi... [click for more] Placerville General Interest Hangman’s Tree In the days of 1849, when this city was called Hangtown, vigilantes executed many men for various crimes. This was the site of Hay Yard, on which stoo... [click for more] Old Dry Diggins-Old Hangtown-Placerville This rich mining camp was established on the banks of Hangtown Creek in the spring of 1848. Millions in gold were taken from its ravines and hills, an... [click for more] Placerville, Overland Pony Express Route in California Gold rush town and western terminus of the Placerville-Carson Road to the Comstock, Placerville was a relay station of the Central Overland Pony Expre... [click for more] Studebaker’s Shop site This shop was built in the early 1850s. The front part housed a blacksmith shop operated by Ollis and Hinds, and John Mohler Studebaker rented a part ... [click for more]