Sonora in Tuolumne County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

-Yo- Semite House

By Syd Whittle, June 13, 2010

1. -Yo- Semite House Marker

Inscription. This building first used by Fred Freund, cabinet maker, upholsterer, undertaker in 1858. Prior to the 90’s, it was known as the Yosemite Hotel – later changed to the Yo–Semite House. It has been a hotel, hardware store, general store and restored in 1973

Erected 1976 by Matuca Chapter, E Clampus Vitus.

Marker series. This marker is included in the E Clampus Vitus marker series.

Location. 37° 59.161′ N, 120° 23.013′ W. Marker is in Sonora, California, in Tuolumne County. Marker is on North Washington Street (State Highway 49) south of West Dodge Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 59 North Washington Street, Sonora CA 95370, United States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Original Site of the Sonora Daily (within shouting distance of this marker); Sonora IOOF Lodge No. 10 (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of the First Office of The Union Democrat (within shouting distance of this marker); Veterans Memorial Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Tuolumne County Albert N. Francisco Building

By Syd Whittle, June 13, 2010

2. -Yo- Semite House Marker

(about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Tuolumne County Courthouse (about 300 feet away); Rother's Corner (about 400 feet away); A Portal of the Past (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sonora.

Categories. • Industry & Commerce • Notable Buildings •

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By Syd Whittle, June 13, 2010

3. -Yo- Semite House

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. This page originally submitted on June 14, 2010, by Syd Whittle of El Dorado Hills, California. This page has been viewed 572 times since then. Photos: 1. submitted on June 14, 2010, by Syd Whittle of El Dorado Hills, California. 2, 3. submitted on June 15, 2010, by Syd Whittle of El Dorado Hills, California.