7. Kellogg Cemetery, Trinity County, 7/18/1970 "KELLOGG CEMETERY. Established in the early
1860's by L.J. Kellogg. E Clampus Vitus, July 18, 1970."
(Plaque located in Hayfork, near entrance to cemetery.)
S. Farrngton Blacksmith Shop, Siskiyou County, 7/17/1971
"FARRINGTON BLACKSMITH SHOP.
Opened 1867, closed 1925. Founded by Stephen Farrington. Forging of tools for the miner and general blacksmithing was carried on in this shop. Plaque placed July 1971. Trinitarianus Chapter, E Clampus Vitus."
(Plaque located in Callahan, at Farrington Blacksmith Shop.)
9. Weaverville, Trinity County, 7/15/1972 "WEAVERVILLE. This town was created in 1850 by early miners, merchants, craftsmen and worshippers as the gold mining and commercial center of the area. Here they built of brick, earth and wood the examples of white and Chinese culture that you now see.
It survived numerous conflagrations and depressions to be honored in the National Register of Historical Places in 1971 as a community of unusual historical significance relating to the gold rush period. Marker erected by Trinitarianus Chapter No. 62, E Clampus Vitus, July 15, 1972."
(Plaque located in Weaverville, approximately 200 yards east of County Courthouse, at intersection of State Highways 3 and 299-West.)
10. Carrville, Trinity County, 7/14/1973 "CARRVILLE. Carrville was a well-known stage stop and resort. With a post office and general store, founded in the 1860's by James E. Carr of Ireland, who came to California in 1849. Carr was instrumental in building the stage road from Trinity Mountain to Scott Valley, which was completed in 1860. The Carr Family was one of the largest patented land owners in Trinity County. They owned in addition to Carrville, 17 gold and quicksilver mines including the Yellow Rose, the Forget Me Not, the Blue jacket and the Nash. Trinitarianus Chapter No. 62, E Clampus Vitus, July 14,1973."
(Plaque located at old Carrville Stage Stop, some five miles north of Trinity Center.)
11. Spiral Staircases, Trinity County, 7/13/1974 "SPIRAL STAIRCASES. The spiral staircases of Weaverville have always been a predominant part of this community's architecture. These structures became a necessity because of the separate ownership of the upper and lower floors. This stairway, the first of these landmarks, was built in the summer of 1860 by Ira Howe, the owner of the upper floor. Shortly after completion, Howe sold his interest to the present owners, North Star Lodge No. 61 I.O.O.F. The lower floor of this building, erected by John Cole in 1856, has always been a grocery store. Plaque placed July 13, 19 74 by Trinitarianus Chapter E Clampus Vitus." (Plaque located in Weaverville, at what is now Ryans Store; two other spiral staircases are located almost direct across the street.)
12. Lewiston Pioneer Cemetery, Trinity County, 7/19/1975
"LEWISTON PIONEER CEMETERY. This cemetery was established in the 1850's and many prominent early day Lewiston settlers are buried here. This plaque is dedicated to the miners, farmers and cattle- men who made history in this area. Trinitarianus Chapter #62, E Clampus Vitus, July 19, 1975."
(Plaque located in Lewiston cemetery, across from Congregational Church on Goose Ranch and Lewiston Roads.)
13. Anvil Firing, Trinity County, 7/4/1976 "ANVIL FIRING. This monument dedicated to the fond remembrance of Archie Arbuckle who from false Armistice 1918 until his death July 11, 1970 fired the anvil each 4th of July. Anvil firing has been a tradition with the Arbuckle family for five generations. We deem this anvil a fitting tribute to the memory of Archie and to the Arbuckle family and that the sound of the anvil firing shall be heard in Weaverville each 4th of July. Placed by Trinitarianus Chapter of E Clampus Vitus, July 4, 1976."
(Plaque located in Weaverville, at Lowden Park, Washington Street.)
14. Trinity County Courthouse, Trinity County, 711711976
"TRINITY COUNTY COURTHOUSE. This building is one of the oldest courthouses in continuous use in California. It was built in 1857 by Henry Hocker as a hotel, store and saloon and was purchased by the Board of Supervisors in 1865. The rear section was added in 1935. The center section was completed in 1958. The first courthouse was built in 1853 and located on the hill at the head of Court Street, was destroyed by fire in 1866 a few days later after the Board had advertised it for sale at auction. Trinitarianus Chapter #62, E Clampus Vitus, July 17, 1976."
(Plaque located in Weaverville, front of Courthouse, Main and Taylor Streets.)
15. Bagdad-North Fork-Helena, Trinity County, 7/16/1977
"BAGDAD-NORTH FORK-HELENA. Established about 1850. A supply center for gold mining activity on North Fork, East Fork of North Fork and main Trinity River for more than 70 years, this fine ranch at one time boasted of a hotel, store, livery stable, blacksmith shop, brewery, warehouse and several residences. This brick building erected by Christian Meckel in 1858 with brick made locally. Brick building to the south erected by Harm Schlomer about 1860. Helena Post Office established and named after Helena Meckel in 1891. Trinitarianus Chapter No. 62, E Clampus Vitus, July 16, 1977."
(Plaque located in old town of Helena, approximately 14 miles west of Weaverville."
16. Humboldt City, Humboldt County, 10/29/1977 "Site of Humboldt city-1851. Dedicated October 29,
1977, by E Clampus Vitus."
(Site of plaque is about 30 feet into waters of Humboldt Bay, from Buhne Point on eastern shore of bay; the plaque itself is under water.)
17. Japanese Bomb Balloon, Trinity County, 8/26/1978
"JAPANESE BOMB BALLOON. The Japanese Paper Balloon landed in a tree near the Charles Laffranchini Ranch 2 1/2 miles NW of here on the afternoon of February 1, 1945 and after a time exploded leaving the gas valves, balloon, 4 bombs, sandbags and the bomb carriage unit. This balloon was made of paper and glue, was launched into the jet stream by the Japanese army. These Balloon incidents were the best kept secrets of W.W. 11. Placed by Trinitarianus Chapter of E Clampus Vitus, August 26, 1978."
(Plaque located in Hayfork, at Trinity County Fairgrounds.)
18. Weaverville Chinatown, Trinity County, 7/21/1979
WEAVERVILLE CHINATOWN,' Chinatown business district was in this area. On September 10, 1874, fire destroyed everything from the corner of Highway 3 and Main Street to the Pacific Brewery except four adobe buildings. Again on September 30, 1905, fire destroyed all of the buildings on both sides of the street in this area except the four adobe buildings. On April 15,1977, fire destroyed the three buildings owned by the Sam Lee family. Trinitarianus Chapter #62, E Clampus Vitus, July 21, 1979."
(Plaque located in Weaverville, on Main Street (Highway 299W), next to Trinity County Chamber of Commerce building.)