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Placerville
Placerville is nestled between Folsom and the Eldorado National Forest and is the county seat of El Dorado County. It is a charming Gold Rush town, known today for its lumber, agriculture, and tourism industries. Don’t miss out on the ...
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9 things you should know about Placerville
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Tucked away in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains, Placerville, California is a charming small town...
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Established in 1848, Placerville is known by many names, including "Old Hangtown" and "Dry Diggings".
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Established as a gold mining camp, Placerville was one of the largest cities in California during the Gold...
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Placerville was the site of the first Pony Express station in California, and was a major stop for the...
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The town was also the birthplace of California's first agricultural fair, which was held in 1854.
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Placerville is home to the longest standing courthouse in California, built in 1861.
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The town is also home to the Placerville Speedway, one of the oldest continuously running race tracks in the...
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Placerville is home to a number of historic structures, including some of the oldest buildings in California.
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The town is also home to a number of wineries, as well as some of the best hiking and biking trails in the...
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