Placerville

Historical marker location:

Placerville, California

( Marker is at the intersection of Main Street and Bradford Street, on the right when traveling west on Main Street.)

Originally Known as Hangtown. Incorporated May 13, 1854.

The state's name is derived from a novel called "Las Sergas de Esplandián," which was published in 1510. The book, written by Garci Rodríguez de Montalvo, tells the story of a mythical island called California that is ruled by Queen Calafia and is said to be filled with gold and precious stones.