Site Information
The site of the Studebaker's shop, now occupied by City Hall (2002)
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| Landmark Number: |
142 |
| Location: |
543 Main Street, Placerville, El Dorado County |
| Marker Plaque: |
one or more plaques placed by civic organizations or other groups |
| Coordinates: |
38.72932 N
120.7969 WCoordinates based on NAD27 datum |
Description
John Mohler Studebaker rented a shop at the rear of this location
in the 1850s. He made and repaired wagon wheels and such, eventually
making wheelbarrows for the gold miners. Studebaker progressed to
ammunition wagons for the Union Army. This grew into an extension
wagon and carriage business and eventually automobiles.
This plaque honors John Mohler Studebaker,
"Pioneer, Blacksmith, Soldier, Invetor, Builder"
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