Hangtown 1849 – Placerville Gold Rush Coffee Mug

Description

Step back into the early days of California’s Gold Rush with this beautifully illustrated Hangtown – 1849 coffee mug.

This artwork captures the rugged spirit of Placerville’s earliest days — when miners, pack mules, and fortune seekers flooded the Sierra foothills searching for gold. Beneath the branches of the famous hanging tree, a weary prospector rests beside his donkey while the frontier town comes alive around him.

In the distance, riders pass the general store as the snow-capped Sierra Nevada mountains rise behind the young settlement that would one day become Placerville, California.

Printed in rich, vibrant colors designed to stand out on a white ceramic mug, this piece celebrates the bold history of the California Gold Country.

Perfect for:
• Placerville locals
• Gold Rush history lovers
• Sierra Nevada travelers
• Unique California souvenir collectors

Whether you’re sipping coffee by the campfire or at your kitchen table, this mug brings the spirit of Hangtown 1849 to every morning.

Bullet Features (for store listing)

• Original Gold Rush inspired artwork
• Bright colors optimized for white mug printing
• Celebrates historic Placerville / Hangtown
• Perfect California Gold Country souvenir
• Great gift for history lovers and travelers

• Ceramic
• 11 oz mug dimensions: 3.8″ (9.6 cm) in height, 3.2″ (8.2 cm) in diameter
• 15 oz mug dimensions: 4.7″ (11.9 cm) in height, 3.3″ (8.5 cm) in diameter
• 20 oz mug dimensions: 4.3″ (10.9 cm) in height, 3.7″ (9.3 cm) in diameter
• Lead and BPA-free material
• Dishwasher and microwave safe
• Blank product sourced from China