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Title: California Historical Landmarks (PH 9-13)(Before 1969) Collection Type: Directories and Documents Collection Name: Pamphlets Catalog #: PH 9-13 Author: California Department of Parks and Recreation Published: Before 1969 # of Pages: 134 Download PDF: User Login Required Download OCR Text: User Login Required

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of Mokelumne River through Sandy Gulch and Kadish Ditches. Quartz mining began in early fifties, and first custom stamp mill in the district was at head of Sandy Gulch. School and election precincts were established early. Hangman’s tree stood near the center of town. Numerous Indians of Me-Wuk tribe originally lived here. Many pioneers are buried in the cementery. This monument erected to the memory of pioncers of Sandy Gulch. Approximately 3 miles southeast of West Point (Calaveras) CAMANCHE Named Camanche in 1849 after Camanche, Iowa. Once called 254 Limerick. Peak population 1,500. Rich mining at nearby Cat Camp, Poverty Bar, and Sand Hill. Mokelumne River water brought in by Lancha Plana and Poverty Bar Ditch. Fire June 21, 1873, destroyed large Chinatown. Buhach manufactured on the nearby Hill Ranch (Inundated by Camanche Reservoir.) 8.6 miles east of Clements (Calaveras) CALAVERITAS Calaveritas, settled in 1849 by Mexicans, was a flourishing min255 ing town with stores, saloons, and fandango halls. Joaquin Murieta is reported to have frequently visited its fandango halls and gambling houses. Destroyed by fire in 1858. Calaveritas (Calaveras) 1.0.0.F. HALL, MOKELUMNE HILL ; This is said to be the first three-story building to be erected in 256 the interior of the state. The original building was erected in 1854 as a two-story building. A third story, to be used for lodge purposes, was added later. The lower floors have been used for various purposes. Mokelumne Hill (Calaveras) CAMPO SECO Settled in 1849 by Mexicans who worked placers on Oregon 257 Gulch. Rich copper deposits discovered 1859. Largest living cork oak tree in California planted here in 1858. Ruins of Adams Express Building with iron doors still standing (1950). 3.3 miles north of Valley Springs (Calaveras) FOURTH CROSSING Located on the Stockton-Murphys Road at the fourth crossing 258 of the Calaveras River, this early mining settlement, once called Foremans, was famous in the 1850's for its rich placer ores. Later, it became an important stage and freighting depot and served the southern mines until after the turn of the century. 5 miles south of San Andreas (Calaveras) 4 VASQUEZ TREE AND SITE OF 21-MILE HOUSE When thestagecoaches ran from Monterey to San Jose, this 259 tree was a welcome sight to passengers. Under the tree a famous stage station stood, called the “21-Mile House,” where horses were changed and travelers could revive themselves. Local rumor says the bandit Vasquez would tether his horse to the lone oak and go inside the stage station to spend some of his loot on fun and cheer. 1.25 miles south of Morgan Hill (Santa Clara) ARMISTICE OAK TREE : Here, on January 8, 1847, Francisco Sanchez, leader of a Cali260 fornia band surrendered himself and some American prisoners and arms to Lieutenant Grayson, thus ending the Battle of Santa Clara or “The Battle of the Mustard Stalks,” of January 2, 1847. This armistice ended the last uprising against the tide of American conquest in the Santa Clara Valley. Fl Camino Real and Lawrence Station Road, Santa Clara (Santa Clara) CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH ; : The Congregational Church in Mokelumne Hill was organized 261 August 28, 1853. The church building was erected in 1856 and is the oldest Congregational church building in the State of California. Mokelumne Hill (Calaveras) 49.