Originally known as Mud Springs, El Dorado was once the center of a large quartz-mining district. Alsol, it was once an important camp on the Carson Emigrant
Trail. Its Nevada House was a trading post and Pony Express station. Several old buildings mark the town at the junction of Pleasant Valley Road and Highway 49 southwest of Placerville. Here, you'll find a coffeehouse/art gallery and a famous restaurant, Poor Red's. El Dorado, California, population was 125,995 in 1990; housing units was 61,451 in 1990; location is 38°47'N 120°32'W; land area is 1,711.51 square miles; water area is 79.81 square miles (51,078 acres);
El Dorado, California, United States [Place] is in El Dorado County; elevation is 1,602 feet
Associations:
The Clipper We mail twice a month to over 43,100 homes and businesses in El Dorado County, California.
The El Dorado Arts Council supports the cultural development of El Dorado County by advocating for and creating the highest quality artistic and educational opportunities for residents and visitors. It serves as the county's umbrella organization for individual artists and arts organizations, providing them with a variety of programs and services.
El Dorado Writers Guild, Workshops, annual contest; publishes Acorn quarterly P.O. Box 1266 · El Dorado 95623 · Nick Rotundo · 626.0388 Nitro38869@aol.com
Education:
Union Mine High School - Public
school for grades 9-12. Mission statement, School Accountability Report Card,
related links, and contact information.
Charles Brown Elementary 6520 Oak Dell Rd. El Dorado, CA 95623-4322
(530) 622-5775
Learning With A Purpose P.O. Box 629 El Dorado, CA 95623 (530) 644-4100
Local Government:
El
Dorado County Government El Dorado
County Government.
Health:
Here and Tao Hypnotherapy - Articles,
FAQ, "hypno" animations, related links, and contact information.
VET Dr. Jim Garfinkel 4900 East China Hill Rd. El Dorado, CA 95623
Apple Country Care Home II, 6245 El Dorado Street, El Dorado, Ca 95623, 530-622-3033
Home Sweet Home, 4871 Union Mine Rd, El Dorado, Ca 95623, 530-626-5433
Recreation & Sports:
Ricky and the Red Streaks - Show and
dance band. Events, schedule, photo album, and CD details.
Social & Cultural:
Creation Resource Foundation - Awesome
Works - Sales of bible-based videos, books, and curriculum material. Mission
statement, articles, related links, and contact information.
Faith Tabernacle Pentecostal 4805 Fall Street, El Dorado CA 95623
First Baptist Church El Dorado 6142 Highway 49, El Dorado CA 95623
St Elias Orthodox Church 5490 Merchant Circle, El Dorado CA 95623
El Dorado Community Church Congregational, 4701 Church
Street El Dorado, CA 95623, (530) 622-8868
Carpenter's Club El Dorado County Habitat For Humanity 5781 Pleasant Valley Rd. El Dorado, CA 95623 Office (530) 621-2111 Fax (530)295-8392
El Dorado County Indian Council Advances Native American cultural preservation P.O. Box 564 · El Dorado 95623 · James Marquez · 647.0423 foothill@innercite.com
Mike Lenhart - Old-School Funk, Soul, R & B Band for hire, P.O. Box 454 · El Dorado 95623 · 642.2842 rescopr@directcon.net
Transportation:
Dial-a-Ride/ El Dorado Transit 6565 Commerce Way Diamond Springs, CA 95619 530-642-5383 7am to 5:30pm, M-F
Scheduled bus service in El Dorado County. Dial-a-ride requires one day notice: will go up to ¼ mile off route for
pickup of seniors and handicapped. Available for seniors/disabled, door to door service in eligible areas. Must call
9:00-4:00pm to reserve ahead of time.
Travel & Tourism:
The El Dorado Arts Council supports the cultural development of El Dorado County
Restaurants & Drinks:
Alzante Wines - The Quarry family focuses
on Italian grape varieties. Contains descriptions of the wine and winery, along
with an order form.
High Country Cuisine 6240 Main Street, El Dorado, CA 95623 (530) 642-1034
Leo's Too 4625 Production Drive, El Dorado, CA 95623 (530) 676-7212
Nashville Cantina & Grill 7909 State Highway 49, El Dorado, CA 95623 (530) 620-5585
Poor Red's Bar-B-Q 6221 Pleasant Valley Road, El Dorado, CA 95623 (530) 622-2901
Business & Economy:
Vintage Photography -
Specializing in photos of children, family portraits and weddings. Includes
photo galleries, pricing, bridal registry, font downloads, and contact
information.
Bath Interiors, Inc. - Product
information, FAQ, online purchasing, and contact details.
Custom Crosswords by Gail Beckman
- Custom puzzles and puzzle books. Product "How To", online puzzles,
articles, and contact information.
Digital Puppet Magazine (tm) - Digital
Puppet is a CD-ROM magazine for people who want to create motion pictures on
personal computers using digital puppets. Includes instructions, magazine
details, and previous issues available in PDF or HTML format. Also includes
information for travelers to India.
Energy Parts Plus - Pellet and gas
stove parts and supplies. Mission statement, company information, and contact
details.
Padgett Business Services
of El Dorado, California - Financial reporting and tax preparation for small
businesses. Services, client descriptions, and contact information.
ReStore - Habitat for
Humanity - Building materials thrift store, selling donated building
materials at low cost to the general public. Listing of normally stocked items,
store background, and contact details.
El Dorado Liquor, (530) 622-4913, 6227 Pleasant Valley Rd,
El Dorado, CA 95623
Main Street Gas Company, Inc. P.O. Box 1090 El Dorado, CA 95623 (530) 622-8675
Kathleen Withrow Painted Furniture, Decorative Items 6340 Pleasant Valley Road · El Dorado 95623 · 621.3710 kwith48@excite.com
Road Information:
US
Route 50
State
Route 49
State
Route 88
State
Route 89
