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CALAVERAS COUNTY
CALIFORNIA
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CIVIL WAR/GAR MEMORIALS PROJECT
This is a very large project and we can use your assistance. If you know of a monument to the Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) or Civil War-related memorial (of any size or design) near you, we invite you to share this information with the SUVCW. Please contact our Department Civil War Memorials Officer with any information.
Department Civil War Memorials Officer - Kirby R. Morgan
E-mail: kirby_m2000@yahoo.com
Return to main Civil War Memorials page
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Location:
Copperopolis, Calaveras Co., CA
In town
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Type:
Monument with bronze plaque, State Historical Landmark Plaque #296? "During the Civil War period was principle copper production section of United States." Set ___ May 1949.
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Reported by:
Kirby Morgan, 1999
Jim Tuite, 2001
Don Darby, Apr 2002
Tad Campbell, Camp 4, May 2002
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Status:
___ Completed
___ Submitted
_X_ Under Assessment
___ Needs Investigation
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Notes:
Joint effort between Jim & Linda Tuite and Kirby Morgan. Monument images in hand as of 21 May 2002
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Location:
Copperopolis, Calaveras Co., CA
In town
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Type:
Monument with Plaque, stone, "The Town of Copperopolis", Copper producing area during the Civil War etc. Set by E CLAMPUS VITUS 17 June 2000.
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Reported by:
Jim Tuite 20 May 2002
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Status:
___ Completed
___ Submitted
_X_ Under Assessment
___ Needs Investigation
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Notes:
Joint effort between Jim & Linda Tuite and Kirby Morgan
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CLICK HERE TO HELP RESTORE MEMORIAL DAY!
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DONATIONS:
The Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War is a 501(c)(4) organization and is approved by the U.S. Internal Revenue Service as an organization to which tax deductible gifts can be made pursuant to Section 170 of the Internal Revenue Code.
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Location:
Copperopolis, Calaveras Co., CA
Southwest corner of county on SR-4
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Type:
Marker at armory
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Reported by:
Civil War Union Monuments, 1978 book, by Daughters of the Union Veterans of the Civil War; & D. E. Darby, 25 Apr 2002.
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Status:
___ Completed
___ Submitted
___ Under Assessment
_X_ Needs Investigation
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Location:
Copperopolis, Calaveras Co., CA
Museum
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Type:
6-pdr, bronze, field gun, M1835, Cast 1837.
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Reported by:
Stark list & Armistead 1998
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Status:
___ Completed
_X_ Submitted
___ Under Assessment
___ Needs Investigation
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Notes:
Need copy of submission for Department records.
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Location:
Copperopolis, Calaveras Co., CA
State Dept. of Forestry Station
375 Main St.
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Type:
Plaque - California State Historical Landmark No. 296.
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Reported by:
Tad D. Campbell, Camp 4, May 2002
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Status:
___ Completed
___ Submitted
___ Under Assessment
_X_ Needs Investigation
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Notes:
NO. 296 COPPEROPOLIS - W. K. Reed and Thomas McCarty discovered copper here in 1860. The mines were utilized during the Civil War, when they were the principal copper producing section of the United States, and World Wars I and II.
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Location:
Murphys, Calaveras Co., CA
Intersection of Main & Jones Streets
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Type:
Plaque - California State Historical Landmark No. 275.
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Reported by:
Tad D. Campbell, Camp 4, May 2002
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Status:
___ Completed
___ Submitted
___ Under Assessment
_X_ Needs Investigation
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NO. 275 MURPHYS - One of the principal mining communities in Calaveras County, Murphys was named for the discoverer of gold on the flat in1849. The objective of many immigrants coming over the Sierras by Ebbetts Pass, Murphys Flat and surrounding mines produced 20,000,000 dollars in gold. Early regulations restricted claims to 8 ft. square. A suspension flume conveying water across Murphys Creek and drainage race draining the flat were two outstanding accomplishments of early day miners. The business portion of town was destroyed by fire August 20, 1859. Joaquin Murieta bandit, is said to have begun his murderous career here. Calaveras Light Guards recruiting for Civil War, organized here on May 4, 1861.
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Location:
Murphys, Calaveras Co., CA
Old Timers Museum
West end of Main Street
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Type:
Cannon, 27" Napoleonic style tube , used by local CA State Militia for training purposes.
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Reported by:
Kirby Morgan, 27 Jun 2004
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Status:
___ Completed
___ Submitted
___ Under Assessment
_X_ Needs Investigation
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Some notes, measurements, and images taken by Kirby and Carol Morgan, 27 Jun 2004
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Location:
San Andreas, Calaveras Co., CA
People's Cemetery
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Type:
12-pdr, bronze, howitzer, M1841, Cast 1844.
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Reported by:
Stark list & Armistead 1998
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Status:
___ Completed
___ Submitted
___ Under Assessment
_X_ Needs Investigation
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Location:
San Andreas, Calaveras Co., CA
People's Cemetery (stolen Sep 1998)
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Type:
12-pdr, bronze, howitzer, M1841, Cast 1847, Manufactured by Ames, #78, Inspector JWR, weight 790 pounds.
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Reported by:
Stark list & Armistead 1998
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Status:
___ Completed
___ Submitted
___ Under Assessment
_X_ Needs Investigation
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Notes:
Unit may have been recovered. The dedication article and pictures may be available locally. This information could also be of assistance in recovery in the future.
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Location:
San Andreas, Calaveras Co., CA
NW corner of SR-49 and Main St.
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Type:
Plaque - California State Historical Landmark No. 252.
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Reported by:
Tad D. Campbell, Camp 4, May 2002
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Status:
___ Completed
___ Submitted
___ Under Assessment
_X_ Needs Investigation
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Notes:
NO. 252 SAN ANDREAS - Settled by Mexicans in 1848 and named after the Catholic parish St. Andres, the town has been a noted mining camp since early days. Gold from the surrounding ancient river channels and placer mines contributed greatly to the success of the Union during the Civil War. The first newspaper was published here on September 24, 1846. Destroyed by fire June 4, 1858, and in 1863, San Andreas became the seat of Calaveras County in 1866. It was said to be a rendezvous for Joaquin Murieta - notorious stage robber Black Bart was tried here and sent to prison.
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