Mokelumne Hill in Calaveras County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Calaveras County Courthouse and Leger Hotel

Photographed by Syd Whittle, September 20, 2006

1. Calaveras County Courthouse and Leger Hotel Marker

Inscription. A portion of this building served as the Calaveras County Courthouse from 1852 to 1866, when the county seat was removed to San Andreas. George W. Leger then acquired the court building and made it a part of his adjoining hotel, which has been operating since early gold mining days. It was known as the Grand Hotel in 1874 when fire damaged it and destroyed its dance hall. Restored in 1879, it has since been known as the Leger Hotel.

Erected 1959 by California State Park Commission, and Mokelumne Hill Lions Club. (Marker Number 663.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Industry & Commerce • Notable Buildings. 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 1852.

Location. 38° 18.064′ N, 120° 42.347′ W. Marker is in Mokelumne Hill, California, in Calaveras County. It is at the intersection of Main Street and Lafayette Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street. Marker is mounted on the front of the Leger Hotel. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 8304 N Main St, Mokelumne Hill CA 95245, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in California’s Sierra Nevada.

It is also in the American Mountain West.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Pacific Rim,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this

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marker, measured as the crow flies: Mokelumne Hill (here, next to this marker); Emily Peek's Saloon (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Mokelumne Hill (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Butte Store (approx. 2.3 miles away); Moore Mine (approx. 3.9 miles away); Paloma (Fosteria) (approx. 4.2 miles away); Zeile Mine and Mine House (approx. 4½ miles away); William J. Paugh House (approx. 4.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mokelumne Hill.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Botilleas Bordellos (was approx. 4.9 miles away but has been confirmed missing).

Regarding Calaveras County Courthouse and Leger Hotel. This site is California Historical Landmark No. 663.
Like many historic buildings in California’s Gold Country, this hotel is being haunted by spirits from its early days.

Also see . . .
1. Ghost Towns - Mokelumne Hill. (Submitted on September 17, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.)
2. Malakoff - Mokelumne Hill. (Submitted on September 17, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.)

Calaveras County Courthouse and Leger Hotel Marker and E Clampus Vitus Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, September 20, 2006

2. Calaveras County Courthouse and Leger Hotel Marker and E Clampus Vitus Marker

E Clampus Vitus Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, September 20, 2006

3. E Clampus Vitus Marker

Mokelumne Hill, one of the earliest gathering places of E Clampus Vitus, in 1851. Clampers still meeting here. March 26, 1966.

The Leger Hotel and Markers image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, September 20, 2006

4. The Leger Hotel and Markers

Vintage Postcard - Leger Hotel image. Click for full size.

Published by Mother Lode Distributing, Sonora, Ca

5. Vintage Postcard - Leger Hotel

Description on Postcard: Hotel Leger Mokelumne Hill, Calif. The colorful Hotel Leger was built by George Leger in the Gold Rush Days. Opened in 1852 it was known as the Luxury Hotel of the Mother Lode. Completely restored in 1960. The hotel is delightful & offers food, drink & lodging.

The Leger Hotel image. Click for more information.

Photographed by Roger Sturtevant, Photographer, April 5, 1934

6. The Leger Hotel

Historic American Buildings Survey (Library of Congress)
HABS CAL,5-MOKHI,5-
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Credits. This page was last revised on June 17, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 17, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 2,953 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on September 17, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 6. submitted on April 15, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.