Where is the hangmans tree

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Located less than two hours along scenic roads outside of Sacramento one of the best places in California to learn about the Gold Rush, you'll find a town that really captures the essence of an era in California history that shaped our economy, melting pot cultural diversity, and sent word of California throughout the world.

Take a drive along the wheat-colored hills and meadows outside Sacramento and the landscapes begin to change as you enter the Sierra foothills. The seat of El Dorado County is Placerville, located at 2,' elevation. Main Street, the heart of Placerville's downtown is lined with historic buildings that are well preserved with fresh coats of paint.

With something so historic and authentic you feel like it should be remote. However, Main Street is a bustling place and a stop at a coffee house yields interesting results that the people come from around the world just like they did during the Gold Rush to experience this unique place partially frozen in time. Locals embrace history or they wouldn't be there and they are amazingly versed in the California Gold Rush and the Old West.

In Placerville, modern conveniences such as Starbucks mix with turn-of-the 20th Century Cary House, a bed and breakfast-styled hotel featuring themed rooms, many with antique furnishings.

On special evenings, the owners of the property dress in period costume and re-create scenes from the era in which the hotel was constructed. While a visit to El Dorado's wine country and stay at Cary House is more than enough excuse to take a brake, there's a lot more going on.

Placerville credited for the discovery of gold over years ago, Placerville grew rapidly out of the rush from gold fever and today, families and descendants of that era still live in town and operate the stores passed down through generations. Shown in photos above is a woman in front of a store with a newspaper stand.

This store is located in an historic building in downtown Placerville. The Placerville News Company has been in the same location since Several ghosts are said to live in Placerville once called Hangtown but none are more recognized than the Hangman's Tree ghost. It is not known if the ghost is the late Colis Huntington, the California railroad magnate, who once owned the building. What is known about this spirit is that it likes to play tricks.