Argonaut Mine Tragedy of 1922 – Jackson, California
Argonaut Mine Tragedy of 1922 – Jackson, California
Jeff and Sarah visit the location of the famous Argonaut Mine in Amador County, scene of a tragedy in August, 1922 where miners were trapped. They will also visit the mass graves of the victims.
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Check out our two other videos on Jackson, California!
Stage Coach Driver Mike Tovey was Ambushed Here in 1893
Gold Rush Era Buildings of Jackson, Calif.
https://youtu.be/_b7L4z5DRiE
I love California history, having been born there and spent many years living there. Your insights into interesting events and places in California history are fascinating, and every well presented.
Thanks for sharing your visit to the mines. Tragic story for sure. Who owns the property nowadays?
How about doing a video on the Los Feliz murder house?
Thank you for doing what you do..😊😊
The hardship people faced were multiple family members dying in one accident. There weren’t a lot of options. Just imagine the faces that would flash in a wife or mother’s brain at the call of a fire, etc.
As far as the homeless camps, I find most grievous is the mess they leave behind. If they are told to move, the camps signify how they are living not where. Is it going to get worse before it gets better?
Thanks for the episide. Glad Sarah was okay.
Jeff and Sarah thank you so much for a well presented documentary.
As soon as I make it down to Modesto, I am cataloging all the places I will want to visit on day trips.
Thank you so much for doing the research for me.
What a horrible way for these men to go. I can’t imagine how their women and children felt and then how hard it was for them to have survived without them. Very sad indeed!
Hi Jeff and Sarah. Thank you very much for your work. Your angles are always thoughtful, well-researched and incredibly entertaining when you juxtapose stories and personalities while visiting the historic locations. Do you have an e-mail or messaging account (e.g. fb, insta or twitter) where I can send you a couple of ideas you might be interested in? I know you are probably inundated with these kinds of things, and it can be frustrating when you get suggestions for shows you’ve already done. Ever thought about a Patreon account? Wishing you good health and happiness! – mark f (your fan who also struggles with eyebrow hair – along with ear hair, nose hair, etc.–our creator’s somewhat cruel prank on the aging …)
What a fantastic episode. Long time viewers. Loved your informative program. Bravo
I have a suggestion for a video. On May 2, 1972, 91 miners were killed in a mine fire at the Sunshine Silver Mine near Kellogg, Idaho. My dad was one of the 91. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the fire. Every May 2nd a memorial service is held at the Miners Memorial Statue to commemorate the miners. If you want to find out more about this event, a book titled "The Deep Dark" by Gregg Olsen is the most comprehensive account. Thought I would offer.
I’m familiar with the “gold rush” story, but not with shaft mining for gold. I Learned something new this go round with you folks. Thank you
Is the mile deep down hole still there?
It’s hard to imagine the vast impact this tragedy had on the families of these men. So sad…
Investigate the Port Chicago tragedy. Very sad. Check out Carquinez a great little town on the Sacramento River Delta.
Really miss Gold Country! The trash and homeless encampment was truly disheartening and disgusting… it’s so very sad what our beautiful home has become… Thank you Jeff & Sarah!
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My parents had friends that had a private campsite outside of the town of Volcano
Sad, so many miners gone at the same time, very very tragic. All those families that had to deal with the loss of their loved ones. It breaks my heart.
Heartbreaking
Thank you for sharing, I was not aware of this tragedy. We will definitely stop by in a future visit soon. Horrified with all the litter 😕
Sad but really great bit of history there Was amazed how much is still standing and Sarah was right the homeless are people just sad they left such a mess Great video Jeff and Sarah Thankyou
California politics are ruining your state.
Another great video!
Another spectacular video….
Nice tribute to the victims of the Argonaut Mine Tragedy. The graves are so unique and so old! There’s so much history to be gleaned from them. Thank you for walking through the graves for us. I’m a bit wary of walking through cemeteries by myself. Thanks to you and Sarah, I don’t have to. Take care. 🙏
Another sad tale of such a dangerous job. Well done vlog covering that tragedy.
Another great episode! As a born and raised Californian (now living in FL) I really appreciate the history. It makes me sad when I see what the homeless are doing to the state. Unfortunately, I don’t have the answers.
Great job!
Aye i caught up with the 6months i missed….Man forgot how many gems you drop on me…Fukk with the knowledge you kick much Luv 💯💯🖤🖤
The history never taught in schools Is what we live in. History Hunters is one of the best programs ever. Grave history programs like this one should replace all the trash that people waste on to learn nothing. Keep it up and maybe a lot of people will realize how lucky they are to be living today without such hardship.
I have been binge watching your and Sarah’s videos and enjoying them so much. I don’t think I have visited the Argonaut Mine Site since the early 90s. It’s a shame to see that homeless encampment scattered across such a historic area. Sadly, we’re seeing a lot of that in Nevada now too. Thank you so much for your thorough narration and history of this site, as well as your focus on Italian immigrants in the area. As I mentioned before, the Gold Country holds a special place in my heart. Your videos, narration, drone footage, and historical storytelling are top notch.
I feel sorry for those people I have childhood friend lives in CALI he says homelessness is bad y’all be careful Jeff
Thank your governor for the homeless. Unlimited illegal aliens taking all the resources
Awesome video. Thank you
So this is privately owned property. Did you gain permission to explore the property before going there?
My hometown ; )
The building @ 14:10 may have just been an electric power generation building for mining operations. Judging by the 3 huge insulators outside of the upper floor. It possibly housed a large generator. Look how much thicker the concrete is under the building as opposed to the platform next to it. It definitely had heavy equipment inside.
Reminded me of the Belmont mine fire in 1911, Tonopah NV.
Great episode Jeff great great channel you have going 👍thank you so much for your time and excellent research.
I enjoy this channel for it’s look at California history. A few days after watching this episode I am still bothered by the comment when coming upon the remains of a homeless encampment. The real disrespect was those campers toward the land. They don’t own or have a right to destroy. The hard working men and women of 1920s Jackson, those poor mining families of that era would not understand people who squat on someone else’s land and leave such a mess.
When you were in Virginia City, Nv., did you look at the Yellow Jacket Mine? There was a fire on the 800′ level that killed more than 35 miners. 11 of them were never retrieved. The fire also caught other mines on fire.
She is right they are people, but they don’t need to leave a mess. They are not respecting the earth.
Gday Jeff 😉….nice video 👍🇦🇺🇦🇺
Terrific work on a sad event
Great video very well done.
Trash remnants become more interesting and give us something to see 50 years later. My greats were loggers, miners and farmers, so many didn’t live long enough for their children to know or remember them. When I see trash, I’m imagining my dead forefathers building, using and handling these artifacts of civilization. Perhaps the homeless people have children who will be looking for the McDonald’s toys or drug syringes their mothers and fathers once handled.
I’m thankful for Noce starting Columbus Day! he did it because we Italians were so thankful to the United States to let us in and make our lives so much better. Most of us believe in hard work and love this country so.
Love your channel, it’s so interesting! We live in the valley also and I’m so interested in all of your research.
Perhaps they should unblock the mine opening and let the new transient residents explore it further
It was a sad one this episode, but you did share the history of Jackson and the mine tragedy. Were the mines closed because WW2? Is there gold still being mined?
Always Great History off the beaten track and a Great Promoter of your State and Country, Well done Jeff and Sarah