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List table of the properties and districts — listed on the California Historical Landmarks — within Placer County, California. Note: Click the "Map of all coordinates" link to the right to view a Google map of all properties and districts with latitude and longitude coordinates in the table below.
This is intended to be a complete list of the properties and districts on the National Register of Historic Places in Placer County, California, United States. Latitude and longitude coordinates are provided for many National Register properties and districts; these locations may be seen together in a Google map. [1]
It was David Griffith's daughter, Enid, the great-niece of Griffith Griffith, who left the quarry property to the people of the County of Placer when she died in 1976. In accordance with her wishes, the site of the Penryn Granite Works is now a 23-acre (93,000 m 2) park. The former quarry office building, erected in 1877, now houses the ...
English: This is a locator map showing Placer County in California. For more information, see Commons:United States county locator maps. Date: 12 February 2006: Source:
Secret Ravine is a perennial tributary of Miners Ravine which shortly thereafter runs into Dry Creek in Placer County, California. Its course lies within the cities of Rocklin, Loomis, and Roseville, as well as unincorporated parts of Placer County. It passes through the campus of Sierra College.
The quarry was established by Griffith Griffith, a native of Wales, in 1864.The quarry produced high-quality granite used to construct many buildings in San Francisco and Sacramento, including parts of the California State Capitol. [3]
Placer County. Auburn developed into an important mining town, trading post, and stage terminal after gold was discovered nearby in 1848. [49] Nevada County. The former Overland Emigrant Trail, which was used by travelers from points east to the California gold fields, crosses the present day SR 49 near Wolf Creek. [50]
The state recreation area (SRA) is situated on the border of Placer and El Dorado Counties in the heart of historic Gold Country. The largest city with close proximity is the city of Auburn . Once teeming with gold mining activity, the area now offers a wide variety of outdoor recreational opportunities.