Grass Valley in Nevada County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Empire House
Erected 1991 by Wm. Bull Meek – Wm. Morris Stewart, Chapter 10, E Clampus Vitus.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1851.
Location. 39° 12.634′ N, 121° 4.145′ W. Marker is in Grass Valley, California, in Nevada County. Marker is on Mill Street north of West Empire Street (California Highway 20), on the right when traveling north. Marker is mounted on the front of the Swiss House Restaurant. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 535 Mill Street, Grass Valley CA 95945, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Nevada County Traction Co. (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); North Star Mine Powerhouse (about 800 feet away); Discovery of Gold at Gold Hill (approx. 0.2 miles away); St. Patrick’s Cemetery (approx. ¼ mile away); Mount Saint Mary’s Convent and Academy (approx. ¼ mile away); Reliance Hose Company No. 3 (approx. half a mile away); Lola Montez 1819 - 1861 (approx. half a mile away); Historic Emmanuel Episcopal Church (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Grass Valley.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 10, 2011, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 591 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 10, 2011, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.