Mark Twain Union Elementary School District

981 Tuolumne Avenue   Angels Camp, CA   95222-1359

The Mark Twain Union Elementary School District serves students from grades Tk-8th in the historic communities of Angels Camp, and Copperopolis in Calaveras County. Angels Camp is home to “The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County” made famous by Mark Twain in 1865 and is host of the Annual Jumping Frog Jubilee celebration since 1893. During the Civil War, the town of Copperopolis is known for supplying troops with Copper which was discovered there in 1860. Mark Twain Union Elementary School District is located in Calaveras County’s Gold Country region is characterized by rolling foothills dotted with gold mining settlements, featuring the Victorian architecture of the Old West. Visit the charming Main Streets of Angels Camp, and Copperopolis to experience the unique character and fun events offered by each of these historic communities and don’t forget to check out their fascinating museums. Outdoor enthusiasts find plenty of recreation on five beautiful reservoirs fed by snowmelt originating in the high sierra. Enjoy water sports, camping, fishing and gorgeous hiking, biking and equestrian trails. When the weather gets hot, head underground for guided tours or expeditions in 3 beautiful show caves. Two spectacular wild and scenic rivers, the Mokelumne and the Stanislaus offer more amazing recreation, with unbeatable views and no trip to Calaveras is complete without driving the Ebbetts Pass National Scenic Byway to Big Trees State Park to see the giant sequoia trees.