Home of Lola Montez
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heringermr
N 39° 12.960 W 121° 03.890
10S E 667065 N 4342530
Home of Eliza Rosanna Gilbert, the Countess of Landsfeld, who was better known by the stage name Lola Montez, the Spanish dancer.
Waymark Code: WMGFQE
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 02/28/2013
Views: 10
Lola was born in Limerick, Ireland on July 3, 1818, as María Dolores Eliza Rosanna Gilbert. After living in England and on the continent, Lola came to New York in 1851 and settled in Grass Valley in 1852. It was here she built the only home she ever owned and became friends with Lotta Crabtree, who lived up the street. Lola died January 17, 1861 and was buried in Greenwood Cemetery, New York.
Marker Number: 292.00
Marker Name: HOME OF LOLA MONTEZ
County: Nevada
Has Official CA Plaque: no
Marker Dedication Date: 07/20/1938
Location:
248 Mill St, Grass Valley
Website: [Web Link]
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