Shaw's Flat, California
The California Historical Marker at the site reads:
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.
A historical Shaw's Flat marker is at the Southeast corner of Shaw's Flat Road and Mt. Brow Road. The marker was placed there by Historic Landmark Committee and Tuolumne Parlor No. 144, Native Sons of the Golden West in 1947.
See also
References
- ^ "Shaw's Flat #395". Office of Historic Preservation, California State Parks. Retrieved 2012-10-07.
- ^ "Shaw's Flat (No. 395 California Historical Landmark) | Sierra Nevada Geotourism". sierranevadageotourism.org.
- ^ Shaw's Flat, California History youtube.com
- ^ "CHL # 460 Second Garrote Tuolumne". www.californiahistoricallandmarks.com.
- ^ "Shaw's Flat Historical Marker". www.hmdb.org.