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| Landmark #487 | El Dorado County | Visited: April 5, 2015 | Plaque? YES! 🙂 |
| What is it? | A plaque describing the town of Crystal Springs! |
| What makes it historical? | THE GUIDE SAYS: This town, settled in 1848, derived its name from its crystal clear springs. Among the richest spots in this vicinity, its diggings produced a 25-pound nugget, one of the largest ever found in El Dorado County. Its most thriving period was in 1851 and, through its lumber, lime production, and agriculture, Diamond Springs has retained some of its early importance.
OTHER TIDBITS: This used to be the site of a sacred burial ground for the Miwok and southern Nisenan tribes. They held ten-hour ceremonies here to say goodbye to their lost members! After white settlers first started to move into the area, this became a lodging and rest stop on the Carson Emigrant Trail, then exploded with hotels and inns for traveling prospectors! |
| How can I Help the Helpers? | HERE’S HOW:
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| Where is this place? | LISTED DIRECTIONS: NW corner of Hwy 49 at China Garden Rd Diamond Springs, CA 95619 ANNOTATIONS: From Los Angeles: ~424mi (683km) — 7.1hrs |
| When should I go? | Whenever the mood strikes you! |