Diamond Springs -Diamond Springs, CA
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saopaulo1
N 38° 41.645 W 120° 49.034
10S E 689831 N 4285090
A Pony Express monument in Diamond Springs, CA.
Waymark Code: WM98A4
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 07/12/2010
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The monument has a Pony Express National Historic Trail plaque on it. Diamond Springs was part of the Pony Express trail. The plaque reads: "This town, settled in 1848, derived its name from its crystal clear springs. Among the richest in this vicinity its diggings produced a 25 pound nugget, one of the largest in El Dorado County. Its most thriving period was in 1851. Later it became a contender for the county seat. Through its lumber, lime production, and agriculture, Diamond Springs retained some of its early importance."
Visit Instructions:
1) Locate and photograph a monument or memorial to the Pony Express, be it a stone or a mural or a roadside sign.
2) The standard rules apply: a photo of the goal and one of your GPS unit - no vacation photos or web downloads will be accepted.
3) Include the coordinates of the location and the name of the city or town in your log.
4) Feel free to include as much history as you'd like. Educate us!