Adventure 051, Site 113 – Diamond Springs

Capture California, the Game-2012

Adventure: 051, Site 113 – Diamond Springs

California Landmark Number: 487

Team: Thing One, Thing Two

Date:  September 27, 2012

Location:

Latitude: 38° 41.637′ N

Longitude: 120° 49.038′ W

Address: 501 Main Street, Diamond Springs CA 95619

Description:

A short drive from Placerville, down Highway 49, we came across Diamond Springs, a clean looking, unobtrusive town. We only stopped to take pictures, read the plaque and be off again.

NO. 487 DIAMOND SPRINGS - This town, settled in 1848, derived its name from its crystal clear springs. Among the richest spots in this vicinity, its diggings produced a 25-pound nugget, one of the largest ever found in El Dorado County. Its most thriving period was in 1851 and, through its lumber, lime production, and agriculture, Diamond Springs has retained some of its early importance.
Location: NW corner of Hwy 49 at China Garden Rd, Diamond Springs



From HMDB:
Diamond Springs was unusual in that a majority of its original settlers in 1850 came from one place - Missouri. As with many other Gold Rush era settlements, fire destroyed most of the buildings, in this particular instance twice - in 1856 and 1859.
References:

• Wikipedia
  
• Noehill
  
• Historical Marker Database (HMDB.org)
  
• Waymarking
  

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)
  
• Noehill (NOE)
  
• Historical Marker Database (HMDB)
  
• WayMarking (WAY)