Historical Markers in Placer County, California
A Brief History of the Blue Anchor Shed
A Safe Harbor
A Tradition of Basketmaking
Adobe Store Building
Allexey W Von Schmidt
American Hotel
Auburn Depot
Auburn Depot
Auburn Drug Company
Auburn Iron Works
Auburn Native Sons Hall
Auburn Post Office
Auburn Public Library
Bank of Italy Building
Barker Hotel
Beerman Plaza
Benito Juarez
Big Bend
Bloomers Cut
Bosse-Morgan Building
Brye House
Butcher Shop
Butterfield/Jansen Building
Camp Flint
Cape Horn Promontory
Carnegie Museum
Central Square
Chicago West Building
Chinese Houses
Chinese Railroad Workers
City of Auburn
Claude Chana
Colfax
Colfax Freight Depot
Colfax Methodist Church
Colfax Passenger Depot
Colfax Record
Colonel C. Lincoln Wilson
Compressed Air Engine
Conflict Over Water
Development & Conflict
Duane Leroy Bliss
Dutch Flat
Eagles Hall
Early Tahoe City
East Auburn Bell Tower
Emigrant Gap
Emigrant Gap
Emigrant Wagon Route
Emmada Building
Farlow Building
First Brick Building in Colfax
First Clay Pipe Plant in the West
First Mining Ditch
First Placer County Hospital
First Transcontinental Railroad
First Transcontinental Railroad
Fleming Building
Ford & Co. Building
Forest Gift Shop, Cisco Grove
Forest Hill
Foresthill General Store
Foresthill Protestant Cemetery
Foresthill School Bell
Fruitvale School / Country School Era in Western Placer
G. Willment General Store
Garbolino Building
General Gomez Cigar Factory
George A. Wyman
Gietzen Fire Station
Gold Bug Stamp Mill
Gold Discovered Just Downstream in Auburn Ravine! - Why Daylight North Rich Ravine?
Gold Run
Grand Central Hotel
Griffith Quarry
Haman House
Historic Bell From St. Dominic's Church at Iowa Hill
Historical Auburn Fire House
Hydraulic Mining
I O O F Building
Illinoistown
Illinoistown Lodge No. 51
Incorporation
IOOF Hall
Iowa Hill
Jacob Feldberg L. Newman, Clothing
Jacob Keck, Sr.
Jean Baptiste Charbonneau
John Butler, Druggist
Lake Tahoe
Lake Tahoe Outlet Works and Gatekeepers Cabin
Lake Tahoe Railway and Transportation Co.
Lawyers Row
Leopold & Josephine Lobner
Lest We Forget
Liberty Tree Memorial
Lincoln Avenue Businesses
Lincoln Highway
Lincoln Highway
Lincoln World War II Memorial
Location of Camp Flint
Loomis
Loomis - Transcontinental Railroad
Loomis Chinatown
Loomis Town Hall
Maidu Interpretive Center
Manzanita
Marguerite Mine Quartz Rock
Masonic Hall and Roseville Theater Building
McRae Building
McTyeire Memorial Church
Meadow Lake
Memorial Hall
Michigan Bluff
Michigan Bluff to Last Chance
Minard Building
Murphys Saloon
Nevada County Narrow Gauge Railroad
New Hoppert Building
Newcastle Portuguese Hall
Nyack Lodge
Odd Fellows Hall, Auburn Lodge #7
Old Four Fingers
Old Joe
Old Masonic Hall Erected 1860
Old St. Marys
Olivers
Olympic Silver, 1956 to 1971
Onyx Club
Overland Emigrant Trail
Pioneer Express Trail
Pioneer Ski Area of America
Pioneer Tourism, 1896 to 1926
Pioneers of Deadwood
Placer County Bank
Placer County Courthouse
Placer County Emigrant Road
Placer County Museum
Placer Press
Post War, 1946 to 1955
Railroad Hobbies Building
Rainbow Lodge
Red Mountain
Reuben F. Nelson Footbridge
Roads and Bridges
Robert G. Fowler - Colfax
Rocklin
Rocklin Roundhouse
Rocklin Veterans Memorial
Roseville
Roseville - Placer County Vietnam Memorial
Roseville Carnegie Library
Roseville Junction Monument
Roseville Korean War Veterans Memorial
Roseville The Beginning
Roseville Tribune and Register Building
Roseville V.F.W. Post 1661 Veterans Memorial
Roseville Veterans Memorial
Roseville's First Hospital
Rosevilles First City Hall
Schuyler Colfax
Sheridan Cemetery
Southern Pacific Caboose
Southern Pacific Railroad No. 2252 Steam Locomotive
Southern Pacific, 1926 to 1945
St. Josephs Catholic Church Bell
Stephens-Townsend-Murphy Party
Susan's Spot
Tahoe City
Tahoe City Begins, 1860 to 1895
Tahoe City's Constables
Tahoe City's “Big Tree”
The Auburn Joss House
The Auburn Masonic Hall
The Chinese Coolie
The Finnish Temperance Hall
The Fletcher Moon House
The Gatekeepers Cabin and Museum
The Historic Cooper Amphitheater
The Junction House
The Lincoln Highway
The Owl Club Building
The Plentiful Lake
The Railhead Saloon
The Roseville Methodist Church
The Sacred Lake
The SPMW 7221 (SPMW 221) Rotary Snow Plow
The Stevens Trail
The Tsuda Grocery
The Watson Cabin
The West House
Town of Ophir
Trains and Tourists
Travelers Rest
Trott Hotel
Truckee Trail - Leaving Summit Valley
Truckee Trail - Through Boulder Field
Truckee Trail - To Summit Valley
Union Shed
Veteran's Memorial Hall
Virginiatown
Wells Fargo Express Office 1852
Western States Endurance Run Finish Line
William B. Layton Park
Wise Power Plant
Yankee Jim's
About Placer County
Placer County Timeline
Placer County, located in Northern California, has a rich history dating back thousands of years. The earliest inhabitants were the Nisenan Native American tribe, who thrived in the region for centuries before the arrival of European settlers. In the early 1840s, the area attracted gold seekers during the California Gold Rush, which led to the significant development and transformation of the county.
The discovery of gold in Placer County in 1848 sparked a massive influx of fortune seekers from around the world. Thousands of miners poured into the region, establishing camps and settlements along the rivers and creeks. The town of Auburn, founded in 1848, served as the county seat and quickly became a bustling mining hub. Placer County produced large quantities of gold, contributing to the wealth and economic growth of the area.
As the gold rush subsided, Placer County experienced a shift towards agriculture and logging. Farmers and ranchers settled in the fertile valleys, cultivating crops such as fruit, vegetables, and grains. The timber industry also played a significant role in the county's economy, with vast forests providing valuable resources for construction and development.
Over the years, Placer County adapted and diversified its economy. The completion of the transcontinental railroad in the 1860s brought increased connectivity and transportation options to the area. The tourism industry began to flourish in the 20th century, with visitors drawn to the natural beauty of Lake Tahoe and the Sierra Nevada mountains. Today, Placer County is known for its picturesque landscapes, outdoor recreational opportunities, and vibrant communities that blend a rich history with modern amenities.
The discovery of gold in Placer County in 1848 sparked a massive influx of fortune seekers from around the world. Thousands of miners poured into the region, establishing camps and settlements along the rivers and creeks. The town of Auburn, founded in 1848, served as the county seat and quickly became a bustling mining hub. Placer County produced large quantities of gold, contributing to the wealth and economic growth of the area.
As the gold rush subsided, Placer County experienced a shift towards agriculture and logging. Farmers and ranchers settled in the fertile valleys, cultivating crops such as fruit, vegetables, and grains. The timber industry also played a significant role in the county's economy, with vast forests providing valuable resources for construction and development.
Over the years, Placer County adapted and diversified its economy. The completion of the transcontinental railroad in the 1860s brought increased connectivity and transportation options to the area. The tourism industry began to flourish in the 20th century, with visitors drawn to the natural beauty of Lake Tahoe and the Sierra Nevada mountains. Today, Placer County is known for its picturesque landscapes, outdoor recreational opportunities, and vibrant communities that blend a rich history with modern amenities.
Placer County Timeline
This timeline provides a glimpse into the major events and milestones that have shaped the history of Placer County, California.
- 1848: Gold is discovered in the American River, leading to the California Gold Rush.
- 1851: Placer County is established on April 25, 1851, becoming one of the original 27 counties of California.
- 1852: Auburn is designated as the county seat of Placer County.
- 1864: The Central Pacific Railroad reaches Auburn, providing access to transportation and stimulating economic growth.
- 1932: The Auburn Dam is proposed, but delays and controversies surrounding its construction persist for decades.
- 1960s: Suburbanization and population growth accelerate as Placer County becomes an attractive residential area for those working in Sacramento.
- 1994: The Auburn-Foresthill Bridge, spanning the North Fork American River Canyon, is completed, becoming the highest bridge in California.
- 2008: The state government designates a portion of Placer County as the Placer County Wine Region, recognizing its growing viticulture industry.