Milepost 26.6

PLACERVILLE

Elev. 7,321

Placerville and Old Placerville were once the largest shipping point for sheep in Colorado. Along with stock movements, the railroad also served the lumber, petroleum and mining communities of the area.  The town itself is built along the red sandstone banks of the San Miguel River.

Placerville looking East

Placerville looking West

 

West end of Placerville

Central Placerville

Central Placerville

East end of Placerville

 

Old Placerville

Old Placerville