National Register of Historic Places in El Dorado County

National Register #82002174: Confidence Hall in Placerville Confidence Hall on Left
24 February 2007
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National Register #82002174
Confidence Hall
487 Main Street
Placerville

A plaque on the facade of the Confidence Building reads:

This building was erected in the fall of 1860 for Confidence Engine Company No. 1, organized in June 1857. City government located here since 1902.

Placed by Marguerite Parlor No. 12 N.D.G.W. and Placerville Parlor No. 9 N.S.G.W., May 13, 1954.

A plaque on the gold and white building east of the Confidence Building reads:

Emigrant Jane drove a band of horses across the plains and from the proceeds of their sale she erected this building in 1861.

Placed by Marguerite Parlor No. 12 Native Daughters of the Golden West, May 13, 1954.

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