Travel Pirate Geocoin Auburn Courthouse

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Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Origin:
California, United States
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Auburn Courthouse

This beautiful Courthouse in Auburn, CA is in the town we live in and we wanted to share it with you.

Built 1894-1898

This is a grandiose three-story Classic Revival structure topped by a bracketed cornice and simple Renaissance Revival inspired dome. Monumental stairs lead to a main second floor from both the north and south. This building is one of four surviving northern and central California courthouses which retain most of their architectural ornamentation and magnificent domes.

Before the formation of Placer County in 1851, this hilltop where the present courthouse now stands was the site of bull and bear fights and public hangings. The County's first courthouse, built of wood and cloth with an adjacent log jail, was erected on Court Street. A new two story wooden courthouse with a bell tower was built on the hill in 1853. The log jail burned in 1855, and in 1857, a new two story brick jail was built to the west of the courthouse on the hill. The two buildings were connected via an iron bridge running from the jail to a second story courtroom.

The Placer County Courthouse you see today was completed in 1898 with most of its building materials coming from Placer County: the granite from Rocklin, the bricks and terra-cotta trim from Lincoln, lime and lumber from various other areas in the county. The slate roof is from El Dorado County. The courthouse bell came around Cape Horn and was used regularly to summon officials to court. This building is listed on The National Register of Historic Places.

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Visited 9/1/2012 oliver & jacob took it to HALO - St Sidwell South West England, United Kingdom - .15 miles  Visit Log
Visited 9/1/2012 oliver & jacob took it to HALO - St Alleyne South West England, United Kingdom - .73 miles  Visit Log
Visited 8/29/2012 oliver & jacob took it to Halo - St Francis South West England, United Kingdom - .11 miles  Visit Log
Visited 8/29/2012 oliver & jacob took it to Halo - St Indract South West England, United Kingdom - .13 miles  Visit Log
Visited 8/29/2012 oliver & jacob took it to Halo - St Olaf South West England, United Kingdom - 211.46 miles  Visit Log
Visited 6/24/2012 oliver & jacob took it to Locked In West Midlands, United Kingdom - 4,275.28 miles  Visit Log

First cache we have done since returning from holiday to log TB but couldn't leave in as only micro.

  • Canal boat and locks
Retrieve It from a Cache 6/16/2012 oliver & jacob retrieved it from Clermont Travel Bug Hotel Florida   Visit Log

Will help on its travels.
Dropped Off 6/11/2012 KASCAN placed it in Clermont Travel Bug Hotel Florida - 31.68 miles  Visit Log

16:00 EDT - Actually, you are 12-miles south of Clermont (Home of the Florida Citrus Tower… the highest observation point in the state) in an area known as Citrus Ridge in southern Lake County along US Route 27. Over time, the “citrus” has yielded to man’s land developments. Nevertheless, this “Geo-Traveler” lodging facility is located in a fast growing area more often referred to locally as Four Corners, a quadripoint formed by Lake, Orange, Osceola and Polk Counties. The Clermont TB Hotel provides a lightly wooded venue with ample parking, basic shopping and numerous eateries nearby. Guests enjoy the convenient highway access of US Route 27 for connecting to US Route 192 and Interstate-4. Major tourist attractions, Orlando to the east is usually within a 30-minute drive. Tampa to the west is about an hour. The new LegoLand in Winter Haven is 45-minutes south.

This entry was edited by KASCAN on Tuesday, 12 June 2012 at 02:34:47 UTC.

  • Lodging in Lake County, FL Created in 1887 from parts of Sumter & Orange Counties. There are approximately 1,400 named lakes. Home to Sugarloaf Mountain the highest point in peninsular portion of Florida, at 312 feet. The parents of Walt Disney married here on Jan. 1, 1888.
  • Traveling along US Route-27 Appeared in 1926, replacing western route of the Dixie Highway in many places. Designated a Memorial Highway by the Florida State Legislature. It was named after long-time Senator & congressman Claude Pepper. Route runs from Miami, FL thru Michigan.
  • Passing through Plant City, FL Renamed in 1885 to honor railroad tycoon, Henry B. Plant. Originally named Ichepucksassa after an Indian village then named Cork. Originally known as a large cotton center; now its strawberries. Produces 3/4s of the nation's midwinter strawberries.
  • Traveling through Hillsborough County, FL Borders the Gulf of Mexico & was created in 1834 as the 19th Florida county. Named for Wills Hill, Earl of Hillsborough & British Colonial Secretary of State from 1768-1772. Currently, the 4th most populous county in Florida and 32nd in the nation.
Visited 6/6/2012 KASCAN took it to The Rank Hike - How y'all feeling today? Florida - 1 miles  Visit Log

Oh yuck... day 2 here in Zephyrhills, FL. Wife was taken to local hospital... she'll be fine. I'm out getting some eats and snacks to take to her as we wait for release.

This entry was edited by KASCAN on Tuesday, 12 June 2012 at 02:13:23 UTC.

  • Visiting Zephyrhills, FL A small town in Eastern Pasco County along US Route-301. Home to the Spring water bottler of the same name. Winter home to "a lot" of northern retirees. Terrain is "hilly" or rolling with light ranching/dairy.
  • Traveling in Pasco County, FL Created 1887, originally proposed name was Banner, then changed and named after Samuel Pasco, a newly elected US Senator. Sawmills & Citrus were once important industries. Once a winter home to silent screen star Thomas Meighan & golfer Gene Sarazen.
Visited 6/5/2012 KASCAN took it to How Lowe Can You Go - Z'hills Florida - 38.42 miles  Visit Log

No TB Commuter run today. Took my wife to a doctor appointment. While there had a chance to do some cache hunting while dodging the thunderstorms & showers. I'm including some westbound pics from the commuter route.

This entry was edited by KASCAN on Tuesday, 12 June 2012 at 02:04:47 UTC.

  • Passed by Water Ski Experience Attraction maintains permanent exhibits depicting the past & present of the sport. Vast collection includes memorabilia from the 1920's to the present. Has the most complete audiovisual library & resource center devoted exclusively to water skiing.
  • Passed exit for nearby Van Fleet Trail 29-mile paved rail-trail is one of Florida’s most rural. Named for Polk County, FL native that served as an Army general. Runs through Polk, Lake & Sumter Counties. Landscapes include the Green Swamp, wildlife, former citrus lands & cattle ranches.
  • Passing by Universal Studios theme park This entertainment industry theme park hones in on particular movies & television. Inspires guests to "ride the movies." Features numerous attractions & live shows. An estimated 5.9 million guests in 2010 ranked it the 8th-most visited US theme park.
  • Passed by Holy Land Experience It is a living, biblical museum that takes you 7000 miles away and 2000 years back in time to the land of the Bible. Its combination of sights, sounds, and tastes will stimulate your senses and blend together to create a spectacular new experience.
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