Adventure: 051, Site 112 –
Emirgrant Jane
Team: Thing One, Thing Two
Date: September 27, 2012
Location:
Latitude:
38° 43.782′ N
Longitude:
120° 47.981′ W
Address:
489 Main Street, Placerville CA 95667
Date Built: 1861
Walking along Main St, going to the
Confidence Firehouse, we got stopped short by the building next to
the firehouse. There was a plaque celebrating Emirgrant Jane. From
HMDB, she was a hardy woman who drove a herd of horses west in
1859. It is said she earned the money to finance this building in
this fashion. Jane, also known as Mary Jane Shroyers, was a
successful business woman and renowned horsewoman. She
also was known as Emirgrant Jane Johnson.
References:
Overall Landmark References:
- Historical
Marker Database (HMDB)
- WayMarking
(WAY)
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