How We're Helping
We are a community-based, 501(c)(3) organization focused on maintaining and preserving California historical landmarks for future generations. With the help of our tireless staff, we organize fundraisers, maintain and replace California Historical Landmark markers and plaques, and educate the public about the importance of the history that built the great state of California.
Help save California Historical Landmark #162 - THE SITE OF MOKELUMNE CITY
The California Landmark Foundation is raising money to replace the California Historical Landmark plaque for Mokelumne City in San Joaquin County.
Mokelumne City was established in 1850 and was named after the river that brought it life. Mokelumne City had a year around deep-water connection with San Francisco, the only other town that shared that advantage at the time was Stockton. Mokelumne City grew to become the second largest town in the county and the future looked bright. The great flood of 1862 changed everything; the town was wiped off the map. Most of the houses and buildings floated away in eight feet of flood water and the few buildings that were left were finished off by devastating waves and wind. The same river that brough the town life, took it away. Mokelumne City was ruined and was never rebuilt. The only reminder of the town was a plaque that was stolen years ago, leaving the site without a voice and identity. This #GivingTueday let’s bring dignity and respect back to California Historical Landmark #162 – Mokelumne City. 100% of your donations will go directly toward replacing the missing plaque, The California Landmark Foundation is run entirely with volunteers, there is no one on the payroll.
Whether you donate $5 or $500. Every little bit helps. Thank you for your support.
Facebook takes care of the donation processing with no fees.
https://www.facebook.com/donate/455401840084596/
Location: 200 ft North the of intersection of Cameron Rd and Thornton Rd, 3 miles North of Thornton, CA.
Help save California Historical Landmark #162 - THE SITE OF MOKELUMNE CITY
The California Landmark Foundation is raising money to replace the California Historical Landmark plaque for Mokelumne City in San Joaquin County.
Mokelumne City was established in 1850 and was named after the river that brought it life. Mokelumne City had a year around deep-water connection with San Francisco, the only other town that shared that advantage at the time was Stockton. Mokelumne City grew to become the second largest town in the county and the future looked bright. The great flood of 1862 changed everything; the town was wiped off the map. Most of the houses and buildings floated away in eight feet of flood water and the few buildings that were left were finished off by devastating waves and wind. The same river that brough the town life, took it away. Mokelumne City was ruined and was never rebuilt. The only reminder of the town was a plaque that was stolen years ago, leaving the site without a voice and identity. This #GivingTueday let’s bring dignity and respect back to California Historical Landmark #162 – Mokelumne City. 100% of your donations will go directly toward replacing the missing plaque, The California Landmark Foundation is run entirely with volunteers, there is no one on the payroll.
Whether you donate $5 or $500. Every little bit helps. Thank you for your support.
Facebook takes care of the donation processing with no fees.
https://www.facebook.com/donate/455401840084596/
Location: 200 ft North the of intersection of Cameron Rd and Thornton Rd, 3 miles North of Thornton, CA.
Get Involved
At last count there are 33 California Historical Landmark plaques or markers missing and 118 that were never dedicated at all. These plaques give valuable historical information and deserve to be replaced or installed. We need your help! Are you passionate about what we're doing? Let us know. We are always looking for volunteers to help make our vision a reality. We'll help you find a way to volunteer that best suits you.
You matter
Whether you help through monetary donations, volunteering your time, or spreading our mission through word-of-mouth, we thank you. We couldn't accomplish our goals without the help of supporters like you.