Custer City (ghost town) in Custer County, Idaho — The American West (Mountains)

Empire Saloon

A little refreshment...

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, June 25, 2017

1. Empire Saloon Marker

Caption: This painting is typical of those seen in saloon establishments of historic Custer and Bonanza.

Inscription. After a hard day of work, many townspeople sought rest, refreshment and entertainment. There was no shortage of drinking establishments in Custer and, at times, no shortage of consumers. At least five saloons were in operation at one time. The Empire Saloon was originally near the General Custer Mine but was later moved to this location and converted into a home. For a period of time, Dr. Charles Kirtley maintained his office and drugstore in the front area while his family lived in the back two rooms.

Erected by U.S. Forest Service and Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Entertainment.

Location. 44° 23.247′ N, 114° 41.791′ W. Marker is in Custer City (ghost town), Idaho, in Custer County. Marker is on Custer Motorway Adventure Road - Yankee Fork Road, on the left. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Stanley ID 83278, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Mining Tools and Implements (a few steps from this marker); Transportation (a few steps from this marker); McKenzie Residence (within shouting distance of this marker); Custer Jail (site) (within shouting distance of this marker); Cross Store & Post Office (site)

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Custer School (within shouting distance of this marker); Tully Cabin (within shouting distance of this marker); Miner's Cabin (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Custer City (ghost town).

Empire Saloon and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, June 25, 2017

2. Empire Saloon and Marker

Empire Saloon image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, June 25, 2017

3. Empire Saloon

Credits. This page was last revised on November 10, 2017. It was originally submitted on November 10, 2017, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 460 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 10, 2017, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.