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  2. Placerville, California - Wikipedia

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    A former Maidu settlement called Indak was located at the site of the town. [11]After the discovery of gold at Sutter's Mill in nearby Coloma, California, by James W. Marshall in 1848 sparked the California Gold Rush, the small town now known as Placerville was known as Dry Diggin's after the manner in which the miners moved cartloads of dry soil to run water to separate the gold from the soil.

  3. Methodist Episcopal Church (Placerville, California) - Wikipedia

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    Methodist Episcopal Church is the oldest church building in El Dorado County. The Church building was moved to its current location from its original site on the corner of Cedar Ravine and Main Street, Placerville 38.7287°N 120.796°W. The roof support beams were hand-made from local ponderosa pine trees.

  4. El Dorado County Fair - Wikipedia

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    The El Dorado County Fair[ 1] is held in Placerville, California, every Father's Day weekend. The annual event opens on the third Thursday in June and concludes on the following Sunday evening. Started in 1859, the El Dorado County Fair includes four days of exhibitions, [ 2] contests, competitions, concerts, carnival rides, food, and more. [ 3]

  5. Celebrating Memorial Day in Sacramento? Here are 8 fun events

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    Where: California Automobile Museum, 2200 Front St. How much: Museum admission is $12; $10 for seniors and military members, veterans and students, and $6 for kids ages 6 to 17. Vehcle ...

  6. 15 Memorial Day activities to commemorate the holiday

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    Visit a local war monument, museum, or battlefield. Lincoln Memorial Statue (Pam Susemiehl / Getty Images) There are hundreds of historical sites that commemorate U.S. soldiers across the country ...

  7. Confidence Hall - Wikipedia

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    82002174 [ 1] Added to NRHP. January 4, 1982. Confidence Hall is a historic Italianate Style, Victorian brick building in Placerville, El Dorado County, California. The building was placed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) on January 4, 1982.

  8. The best Memorial Day quotes to honor and remember the fallen

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    For many people, Memorial Day is the unofficial start of summer. Falling on Monday, May 27 this year, it's a federal holiday , and much like Labor Day or July 4, banks, credit unions and the post ...

  9. Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park - Wikipedia

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    748. Marshall Gold Discovery State Historic Park is a state park of California, United States, marking the discovery of gold by James W. Marshall at Sutter's Mill in 1848, sparking the California Gold Rush. The park grounds include much of the historic town of Coloma, California, which is now considered a ghost town as well as a National ...