California Historical Landmarks in El Dorado County

California Historical Landmark 456
Shingle Springs
4270 Mother Lode Drive
Shingle Springs

California Historical Landmark #456: Shingle Springs
  California Historical Landmark #456: Shingle Springs
24 February 2007
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Camp Site of Boston-Newton Party

On this site the Boston-Newton Joint Stock Association encamped on September 26, 1849. The company left Boston April 16 and arrived at Sutter's Fort September 27, after a remarkable journey across the continent. A rich store of written records preserved by these pioneers has left for posterity a fascinating picture of the gold rush.

State Registered Landmark No. 456

Tablet placed by California Centennials Commission
Base furnished by descendants of Boston-Newton Party
Dedicated June 4, 1950

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