Kirkwood in Alpine County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Kirkwood's
This building has been the pioneer home of the Kirkwood and Taylor families since it was built by Zachary Kirkwood in 1864. This building was one of the first resorts operated in the Sierra Nevada Mountains.
Erected 1966 by E Clampus Vitus James W. Marshall No. 49. (Marker Number 40.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Buildings • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks, and the E Clampus Vitus series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1864.
Location. 38° 42.161′ N, 120° 4.345′ W. Marker is in Kirkwood, California, in Alpine County. Marker can be reached from Carson Pass Scenic Byway (State Highway 88). Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Kirkwood CA 95646, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Caples Lake (approx. 0.9 miles away); Summer Retreat (approx. 1.6 miles away); Naming of Carson Pass (approx. 4.6 miles away); Snowshoe Thom(p)son (approx. 4.6 miles away); Kit Carson (approx. 4.6 miles away); Memorial to Pioneer Odd Fellows (approx. 4.6 miles away); Carson Trail - Ascent to Carson Pass (approx. 4.6 miles away); First Summit (approx. 4.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kirkwood.
More about this marker. Kirkwood sits on the boundaries of Alpine, Amador and El Dorado Counties
Regarding Kirkwood's. In 1939 this was designated California Historical Landmark No. 40 - Kirkwood’s. “Resort, stage station, and post office were originally built by Zack Kirkwood in 1864. When Alpine County was formed from Amador County, the division left the barn and milkhouse in Alpine, while the Alpine-El Dorado line went directly through the barroom of the inn.”
Credits. This page was last revised on January 22, 2024. It was originally submitted on September 1, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 3,116 times since then and 17 times this year. Last updated on December 21, 2016, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 11, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 3, 4. submitted on September 1, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 5. submitted on May 19, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.