Placerville Hardware Store
The Fausel Family has continuously operated Placerville Hardware, Inc. for the past 75 years. It is the oldest hardware store, west of the Mississippi.
06/04/2026
Don’t Miss The Wagon Train! This Saturday, June 6th.  We will teach you how to Gold Pan and how to use Metal Detectors.  The Highland Cows will be here to pet and take pictures with. We will also have Rock Painting 🪨🖌️Fun For All ⚒️
06/03/2026
Join Us at Powell’s On Main Street Sunday June 7th from 5-6 Remembering Neal Spencer 🕊️
Peach 🍑 Season Is Almost Here
05/29/2026
📢 Big News for Treasure Hunters! 📢
The Minelab Race to The Realm challenge is officially LIVE, and we are bringing the excitement right to you!
Join us at Wagon Train on Saturday, June 6th, where we will have Minelab on-site to help you get registered and ready to compete.
🏆 What is Race to The Realm?
It’s a massive nationwide competition running from May 28th through August 19th on the new The Realm by Minelabapp. U.S. participants can complete in-app and real-world challenges, earn points, and compete for over $250,000 in prizes!
🎁 What’s up for grabs?
• $100,000 Grand Prize for the first-place winner!
• A gold hunting getaway to Australia for two ✈️
• Minelab detectors & gift cards for the best detecting gear
🗓️ Event Details:
• Where: Wagon Train
• When: Saturday, June 6th
• What: Swing by to meet up, talk gear, download the app, and get signed up for the challenge!
The competition is broken into three rounds, and top participants will qualify for a live Finals Event. No purchase is necessary to enter, but you do need to be 18+ and a U.S. resident.
Can't wait until June 6th? You can download The Realm by Minelab right now on the App Store or Google Play to check it out. See you at Wagon Train!
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Thank you,
Placerville Hardware
05/23/2026
We are the Oldest in the West, built by the Gold Rush, and still happy to serve you today.
'Old Hangtown' hardware store defies modern retail trends | Bartell's Backroads The store has operated continuously since 1854, making it the oldest hardware store west of the Mississippi, and a lasting reminder of Placerville’s gold rush past.
05/22/2026
If you are looking for a gold panning adventure in angels camp...this may be how you strike gold.
05/20/2026
Neal Spencer you would not hesitate to help anyone who needed it. You were our friend and everyone’s friend on Main Street. You will be deeply missed and always remembered to us all.
Come and join us on June 6,2026 for the Wagon Train. In memory of Davey “Doc” Wiser. Enjoy gold panning in honor of Uncle Fuzzy.
04/16/2026
Yeti 20th Anniversary throwback “collection” now in stock.
(limited edition)
04/02/2026
🐰Hop on in and see what is new. 🐣Easter items are 30% off. (Excluding already marked sale items) We will be closed on Easter Sunday
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Address
441 Main Street
Placerville, CA
95667
Opening Hours
| Monday | 9am - 5pm |
| Tuesday | 9am - 5pm |
| Wednesday | 9am - 5pm |
| Thursday | 9am - 5pm |
| Friday | 9am - 5pm |
| Saturday | 9am - 6pm |
| Sunday | 9am - 5pm |