Adventure: 051, Site 008 – Marshall Monument

Capture California, the Game-2012

Adventure: 051, Site 008 – Marshall Monument

California Landmark Number: 143

Team: Thing One, Thing Two

Date:  June 29, 2012

Location:

Address: Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park, Coloma

Description:

Date Built: 1887

For more on this adventure, see our previous adventure: Adventure 008, Hike 028 – Marshall Monument

NO. 143 MARSHALL MONUMENT - In 1887 the State of California purchased the site for a monument to commemorate James Marshall, who in 1848 discovered gold near Coloma. Marshall's discovery started the 'gold rush,' that westward trek of Argonauts that marked a turning point in California history. The figure of Marshall atop the monument is pointing to the place of discovery on the South Fork of the American River.
Location: Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park, Coloma



References:

• Wikipedia on James Marshall
  

Overall Landmark References:

• David Schmitt's California State Historical Landmark (Schmitt)
  
• Wikipedia: California's National Landmarks (WCNL)
  
• State of California's California Historical Landmarks (CHL)
  
• Wikipedia: California State Landmarks (WCSL)
  
• State of California Historical Resources (CHR)
  
• National Registry of Historical Places (NRHP)