Placerville

Placerville is a town in in . It was a key supply hub during the Gold Rush, and was California's third-largest town when it was incorporated in 1857.
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Fountain and Tallman Soda Factory Museum.

Museum
Photo: Bobak, CC BY 3.0.
The Fountain-Tallman Soda Works is a historic building in , . It currently houses the Fountain & Tallman Museum, which is owned and operated by the El Dorado County Historical Society. is situated 2½ miles southeast of Placerville.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Coloma and El Dorado.

is a small town in in 's region. It was home to Sutter's Mill, the site where the California Gold Rush began after gold was discovered in 1848.

Village
is an unincorporated community in , . It is located 4 miles southwest of , at an elevation of 1608 feet. is situated 5 miles south of Placerville.

Placerville

Latitude
38.75473° or 38° 45′ 17″ north
Longitude
-120.83156° or 120° 49′ 54″ west
Elevation
1,811 feet (552 metres)
Open location code
84CXQ539+V9
Open­Street­Map ID
node 141034440
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­hamlet
Geo­Names ID
5377754
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In Other Languages

From French to Spanish—“Placerville” goes by many names.

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Localities in the Area

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Teal Pond and Slate Mine.

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