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Placerville is a historic city located in El Dorado County, California. It was originally known as "Hangtown" due to the fact that during the California Gold Rush, a number of criminals were hanged in the town's center. Placerville was founded in 1848 by a group of prospectors who discovered gold in the nearby American River.

In the early years of Placerville's history, the town was a bustling center of mining activity, with thousands of miners coming to the area in search of gold. As the gold rush began to fade, Placerville became a center of commerce and trade, with a number of businesses and shops catering to the needs of the local community.