El Dorado County Courthouse

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495 Main St
Placerville, CA 95667

The El Dorado County Courthouse, completed in 1861, is located in Placerville, California, which was formerly known as Hangtown due to its history of lynchings. After several attempts to relocate the county seat from Coloma, local citizens successfully influenced the state Legislature to establish the courthouse in Placerville.

The original two-story building was destroyed by fire in 1910, leading to the construction of a new concrete-and-steel courthouse on the same site. The courthouse stands as a historic landmark reflecting the region's significant past and development over the years.

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