 |
| Landmark #275 | Calaveras County | Visited: May 9, 2015 | Plaque? YES! 🙂 |
| What is it? | A big monument in the middle of the town of Murphys! |
| What makes it historical? | THE GUIDE SAYS: One of the principal mining communities in Calaveras County, Murphys was named for the discoverer of gold on the flat in 1849. The objective of many immigrants coming over the Sierras by Ebbetts Pass, Murphys Flat and surrounding mines produced 20,000,000 dollars in gold. Early regulations restricted claims to 8 ft. square. A suspension flume conveying water across Murphys Creek and drainage race draining the flat were two outstanding accomplishments of early day miners. The business portion of town was destroyed by fire August 20, 1859. Bandit, Joaquin Murrieta, is said to have begun his murderous career here. Calaveras Light Guards recruiting for Civil War, organized here on May 4, 1861.
OTHER TIDBITS: The grammar school in town is listed on the National Register of Historic Places! |
| How can I Help the Helpers? | HERE’S HOW:
|
| Where is this place? | LISTED DIRECTIONS: Intersection of Main and Jones Sts Murphys, CA 95247 ANNOTATIONS: From Los Angeles: ~346mi (557km) — 5.8hrs |
| When should I go? | Whenever the mood strikes you! |
