Thursday, February 28, 2013

California Historical Landmark #292

There is a lot more to the story of Lola Montez than you get from reading the plaque. I really recommend reading the Wikipedia article about her.

Home of Lola Montez
California State Historical Landmark #292

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This plaque is located at 248 Mill Street, Grass Valley, California. There are 20 other California State Historical Landmarks in Nevada County. The GPS coordinates for this location are N 39° 12.960 W 121° 03.890.

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California Historical Landmark #292


Lola was born in Limerick, Ireland on July 3, 1818, as MarĂ­a Dolores Eliza Rosanna Gilbert. After living in England and on the continent, Lola came to New York in 1851 and settled in Grass Valley in 1852. It was here she built the only home she ever owned and became friends with Lotta Crabtree, who lived up the street. Lola died January 17, 1861 and was buried in Greenwood Cemetery, New York.

California Historical Landmark #292


California Historical Landmark #292

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