Place to see: Placerville, California, Placerville, California, United States

The Empress

The Empress

A longtime landmark in Placerville. Built into the side of a hill during the gold rush.

About this place:

Placerville, California part of the old gold mining district in Placer County. Placerville was also once known as "Hang Town" and has an effigy to that effect in the middle of the downtown area near all the antique shops.