Marshall’s Blacksmith Shop!

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Marshall's Blacksmith Shop
Landmark #319 El Dorado County Visited: April 5, 2015 Plaque?  NO. 🙁
What is it? Nothing but trees and some bits of a foundation in someone’s backyard!
What makes it historical? THE GUIDE SAYS: Marshall’s blacksmith shop, located on the Gray Eagle Mine property, was built in 1872-73. Marshall not only was a smithy but also a qualified carpenter.

OTHER TIDBITS: James Marshall did get a government pension after discovering gold in California, but his discovery did not make him independently wealthy. His love of liquor didn’t help either! So, after forays into prospecting and vintage, he settled at last upon smithing in Kelsey, where he lived out the last of his days!
How can I Help the Helpers? HERE’S HOW:

  • Become a member of the El Dorado County Historical Society!
  • Be a responsible visitor! Please respect the signs and pathways, and treat all structures and artifacts with respect. They’ve endured a lot to survive into the present. They’ll need our help to make it into the future!
Where is this place? LISTED DIRECTIONS:
On State Hwy 193 (P.M. 21.1)
Kelsey, CA 95667

ANNOTATIONS:
The site is about 0.4 miles south of Kelsey, but you’re just going to have to count this one out by mile markers on the side of the road!

From Los Angeles: ~432mi (696km) — 7.2hrs
From Sacramento: ~50mi (81km) — 0.9hrs
From San Diego: ~552mi (889km) — 9.2hrs
From San Francisco: ~135mi (218km) — 2.3hrs
When should I go? Whenever the mood strikes you!

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