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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsIs anyone familiar with Placerville, California formerly known as Hangtown,
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Is anyone familiar with Placerville, California formerly known as Hangtown, (Original Post)
diehardblue
Mar 2021
OP
Placerville refers to the gold miners who settled it. It's in California. What brings it up? nt
Hekate
Mar 2021
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MenloParque
(512 posts)1. California
Placerville, California. Beautiful little town in gold country.
diehardblue
(11,001 posts)3. Thank you. It is one creepy place.
Explain please. How is Placerville creepy?
wryter2000
(46,023 posts)10. I've been through Placerville on the train many times
It's gorgeous. I always want to get off and explore. Maybe someday I will.
calikid
(584 posts)2. I believe you're referring to California, n/t
Hekate
(90,565 posts)5. Placerville refers to the gold miners who settled it. It's in California. What brings it up? nt
ms liberty
(8,558 posts)6. You've been informed it's CA not NC - perhaps you should edit your post?
diehardblue
(11,001 posts)8. Thanks. Will do!
zuul
(14,624 posts)7. Many of my ancestors are from Placerville, CA.
Is that the city youre asking about?
diehardblue
(11,001 posts)9. Yes, just had a friend who lives there telling me about its history. No reference to the present.
cally
(21,591 posts)11. Quaint historical town
In California foothills. One of my favorite day trips as its great scenery and good food.
tirebiter
(2,533 posts)12. My cousin got arrested there for being drunk and disorderly
When he was released the deputies dragged him downstairs feet first.
Treefrog
(4,170 posts)13. I don't understand your op. You have two different states named as the home to this town.
Which is it? Theyre not even on the same coast.