Site Information
| Landmark Number: |
701 |
| Location: |
Southwest corner of Main and Sacramento Streets, El Dorado County |
| Marker Plaque: |
Official State Plaque |
| Coordinates: |
38.72779 N
-120.80242 WCoordinates based on NAD27 datum |
Description
Gold rush town and western terminus of the Placerville-Carson Road
to the Comstock, Placerville was a relay station of the Central
Overland Pony Express from April 4, 1860 until June 30, 1861.
Here on April 4, 1860, the first eastbound pony rider, William
(Sam) Hamilton, changed horses, added an express letter to his
mochila, and sped away for Sportsman's Hall. Placerville was the
western terminus of the Pony Express from July 1, 1861 until its
discontinuance on October 26, 1861
From California Historic Landmarks
The offical state marker plaque.
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