Nevada City in Nevada County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
William Morris Stewart Mansion
Built 1855 - 56
Photographed By Syd Whittle, February 13, 2011
1. William Morris Stewart Mansion Marker
Exact replica of wife’s Ante-Bellum Colonial birthplace.
Only edifice of this type in California. Stewart, an early Nevada County District Attorney, joined 1859 Comstock silver rush. Led battle for statehood and became Nevada’s first U.S. Senator, served 29 years; known as the Silver Senator and Father of American Mining Law, authored 15th Constitutional Amendment.
Erected 1964 by Wm. Bull Meek – Wm. Morris Stewart Chapter 10, E Clampus Vitus and the California-Nevada Centennial Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1859.
Location. 39° 15.574′ N, 121° 1.375′ W. Marker is in Nevada City, California, in Nevada County. Marker is on Zion Street north of Sacramento Street, on the left when traveling north. Marker is mounted on 2 1/2 ton stone at the fence in front of the building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 410 Zion Street, Nevada City CA 95959, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Pine Street Bridge (approx. 0.2 miles away); Pelton Wheel Manufacturing Site (approx. ¼ mile away); English and New Salmon Mine Stamp Mill (approx. ¼ mile away);
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More about this marker. Marker was placed and dedicated on observance of the Nevada State Centennial 1864 – 1964.
William Morris Stewart is one of the namesakes of the local chapter of E Clampus Vitus (William Bull Meeks-William Morris Stewart Chapter 10) who is credited with the placement and dedication of 80+ additional historical markers and dedication plaques throughout the area.
Also see . . .
1. William Morris Stewart. Wikipedia biography (Submitted on June 14, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. DuPont Circle, Washington D.C. Washington DC website entry:
Senator William Morris Stewart led the "California Syndicate" which bought up tracts of undeveloped land. The style of the neighborhood was set when Stewart erected his mansion (now demolished) in the 1870s. (Submitted on February 16, 2011.)
Photographed By Syd Whittle, February 13, 2011
2. William Morris Stewart Mansion and Marker
Photographed By Syd Whittle, February 13, 2011
3. William Morris Stewart Mansion
Photographed By Wikipedia
4. William Morris Stewart
Library of Congress Prints and Photographs Division, circa 1920
5. William Morris Stewart Mansion - Washington D.C.
"Stewart's Castle", designed by Adolph Cluss, was built for William Morris Stewart and was located at what is now Dupont Circle, Washington, D.C.
See above "Also See" link for additional information.
See above "Also See" link for additional information.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 14, 2021. It was originally submitted on February 16, 2011, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,219 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on February 16, 2011, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.
