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| Landmark #395 | Tuolumne County | Visited: June 27, 2015 | Plaque? YES! 🙂 |
| What is it? | A plaque in the community of Shaw’s Flat! |
| What makes it historical? | THE GUIDE SAYS: In 1850 this community was alive with gold miners. James D. Fair, after whom the Fairmont Hotel in San Francisco is named, was one of the most notable. The Mississippi House, built in 1850, contains many relics including the original bar and post office with its grill and mailboxes. On a nearby hill stands the old bell, given by miners, which summoned men to work and announced the convening of various courts. According to tradition, a local bartender added to his income by panning the gold dust dropped on his muddy boots as he served customers.
OTHER TIDBITS: Shaw’s Flat was named after merchant and orchard planter, Mandeville Shaw, who set up shop near here in 1849! At its height, this mining camp housed thousands of miners and produced a rich gold harvest, which was reported to be clinging to the roots of plants! |
| How can I Help the Helpers? | HERE’S HOW:
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| Where is this place? | LISTED DIRECTIONS: SE corner of Shaw’s Flat Rd and Mt Brow Rd 2.6 mi SW of Columbia, CA 95370 ANNOTATIONS: From Los Angeles: ~331mi (533km) — 5.6hrs |
| When should I go? | Whenever the mood strikes you! |