10/18/2008
Landmark information
- Location:
Mother Lode Dr near post office, Shingle Springs - Plaque:
Official State Plaque - Site:
Nothing Remains - Date First Visited:
12/27/1995 - Date Most Recently Visited:
10/18/2008 - GPS Coordinates:
N 38 39.922, W 120 55.611
About this landmark
Plaque text:
Camp Site of Boston-Newton Party
On this site the Boston-Newton Joint Stock Association encamped on September 26, 1849. The company left Boston April 16 and arrived at Sutter's Fort September 27, after a remarkable journey across the continent. A rich store of written records preserved by these pioneers has left for posterity a fascinating picture of the gold rush.