Copperopolis Armory - Copperopolis, CA
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saopaulo1
N 37° 58.558 W 120° 38.150
10S E 707649 N 4205784
A plaque on the old Armory.
Waymark Code: WMRTFX
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 08/02/2016
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"Copperopolis Armory, built by public subscription in 1866 for 8,000 dollars, was used by the Union Guard for enlisting and training troops. In 1866 it was sold to the Copperopolis Armory Hall Association for 800 dollars in gold and was used for Congregational and Methodist Church services, public meetings, balls and rallies.
The property was purchased by the Mineral Lodge, I.O.O.F. in 1874 and used as a lodge until 1903. Copperopolis Community Center purchased the Armory in 1948."
Group that erected the marker: Native Daughters of the Golden West
Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
695 Main Street
Copperopolis, CA USA
URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: Not listed
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