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French Town Cemetery History
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On May 9th, 2026, the Sutter's Mill Parlor No. 336 - Native Daughters of the Golden West presented a new historical plaque dedicated to the three pioneer families (Gregory, Turnboo and Watkins) who purchased the one-acre French Town Cemetery land for $10 during the Gold Rush-era. The plaque was placed near the entrance to the cemetery to honor the legacy of the three pioneer families as people enter the grounds. The cemetery is currently maintained by the French Town Cemetery Association, with George Turnboo as the current president of the association and Larry Robinson as current caretaker.
The French Town Cemetery remains as the legacy of Frenchtown, which is a burial ground established during the Gold Rush-era with the interment of L. T. Waters as the first recorded burial in April of 1860. The French Town Cemetery is located on a hill west of the original mining camp off French Creek Road near the intersection with Old Frenchtown Road. The cemetery contains 181 graves that reflect the hardship of the early settlers and miners in El Dorado County. The French Creek area was originally settled by French and French Canadian prospectors in the 1840's and 1850's. Preservation efforts have focused on the French Town Cemetery, which benefits from county recognition as an active public resource and inclusion in county cemetery inventory. Despite no formal historic district designation, the French Town Cemetery continues to keep its cultural significance.
Learn more about French Town Cemetery from the Mt. Democrat
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Wagon Train Rides Again
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The Highway 50 Association hosted the 77th Annual Wagon Train from May 31st through June 6th, 2026, to embrace our cultural heritage by bringing local history back to life. In 1949, the first modern day Wagon Train was formed to remember the 100th anniversary of the California "Gold Rush". The Wagon Train travels west from Lake Tahoe to Placerville along Highway 50, following the "Roaring Road" pathway that wagons traveled entering California. The tradition honors the struggle that people endured to seek out a better life for their families and provides a modern way to experience how life was in El Dorado County when California became a state. The Highway 50 Association provides a Wagon Train gallery, events, membership and sponsorship information.
Learn more about the 76th Annual Wagon Train
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RCD Tree Removal Services
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The RCD can help public or private landowners get assistance with vegetation management and tree removal at no cost to the landowner. This could be helpful for residents recovering after a wildfire. RCD is a grassroots government organization that advises and assists individual landowners and public agencies in planning and implementation of conservation practices for the protection, restoration, or development of land, water, and related natural resources. The El Dorado County Resource Conservation District and Georgetown Divide Resource Conservation District are local, independent, non-enforcement, non-regulatory, self-governed districts organized under Division 9 of the Public Resource Code. Fire Safe Councils and residents are encouraged to reach out to RCD for assistance in creating defensible space and hazard tree removal.
Call RCD at (530) 295-0120 or email connectwithrcd@gmail.com or fill out their contact form.
Learn more about Resource Conservation District (RCD)
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District 2 Regional Updates
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West County:
- Chaired SouthEast Connector JPA meeting.
- Discussion with residents and staff regarding East Ridge.
- Attended EDC Fire event transferring command.
South County:
- Attended LAFCO meeting discussing budget and work plan.
- Guided tour of new court facilities in Building C.
- Discussion with residents hearing their concerns.
Title 25 Program:
Community Action Council:
Learn more about El Dorado County District 2
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Household Hazardous Waste Event
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El Dorado County accepts certain household hazardous waste from residents. The Environmental Management Department provides information regarding what constitutes household hazardous waste, and the proper ways of disposing the waste. On June 6th, El Dorado County will host another household hazardous waste collection event by appointment only. To participate in the upcoming waste collection event, please contact the Environmental Management Department directly by phone at (530) 621-5300 or by email at hhw@edcgov.us to schedule an appointment.
When: June 6th, 2026, from 9am to 12pm
Where:
Faith Episcopal Church
2200 Country Club Dr.
Cameron Park, CA 95682
Scheduled Appointment Required.
Learn more about Hazardous Waste Collection
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