Get DISH Cable TV Programming in Placerville, CA

You wouldn't know it by visiting Placerville and its 10,389 residents, that it was once the third largest city in California, just behind San Francisco and Sacramento, during the California Gold Rush in 1854. Just ten miles from where gold was first found in 1848 at Sutter's Mill in Coloma, California, Placerville became the hub for all mining operations in the surrounding gold fields.

The main hotel, the Cary House, also served as a stop for the Wells Fargo stage lines. It is believed that over $900 million dollars of silver and gold bullion, came through the Cary House Hotel.

Like most boomtowns, Placerville did go "bust" nearly 10 years after gold was first discovered. But unlike other historic boomtowns, Placerville is not abandoned nor lost to history. Placerville in the century since its inception has transitioned its economy from mining to lumber, tourism and wine-making. Placerville is now part of the greater El Dorado wine region, with Fenton Herriott and Holly's Hill vineyards contributing to the unique vibrancy of the wine made in this county.

There are many ways to enjoy the wine country of California, but if your favorite way to spend an evening is a glass of Zinfandel while watching Modern Family, DISH TV is a great choice for you. Get your daily comedic recap with the Daily Show on Comedy Central or watch your favorite reruns of Arrested Development with DISH TV today.