Placerville is a city in and the county seat of El Dorado County, California. The population was 10,389 at the 2010 census, up from 9,610 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Sacramento–Arden-Arcade–Roseville Metropolitan Statistical Area.

What is Placerville known for?

The history of Placerville, formerly Hangtown and Old Dry Diggins, has its roots in mining and was once known for its notorious reputation for vigilante justice carried out by hangings. ... Placerville was officially incorporated as a town in May 1854, and at that time it was the third largest town in California.

Is Placerville CA a nice place to live?

Placerville is a beautiful town located in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Perfectly situated between Lake Tahoe and the beach, with many other lakes in between. Positives of Placerville include friendly main street, decent cost of living (comparing to California costs) and great country roads.