Ferndale in Humboldt County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Ferndale Palace Saloon
Photographed By Craig Baker, September 18, 2021
1. Ferndale Palace Saloon Marker
Circa 1890. Furthest westernly bar in the continental United States.
Dedicated February 13, 1993 by the Native Sons of the Golden West.
Harley M. Harty, Grand President
In memory of Joseph G. Oeschger PGP
Erected 1993 by Native Sons of the Golden West.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Native Sons/Daughters of the Golden West series list. A significant historical date for this entry is February 13, 1771.
Location. 40° 34.57′ N, 124° 15.865′ W. Marker is in Ferndale, California, in Humboldt County. Marker is on Main Street south of Brown Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 353 Main Street, Ferndale CA 95536, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Our Centennial (a few steps from this marker); Mildred Radanovich (a few steps from this marker); Ferndale Meat Market (within shouting distance of this marker); Hotel Ivanhoe (within shouting distance of this marker); "Poppa Joe's" (within shouting distance of this marker); The Victorian Inn (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Danish Hall (about 300 feet away); A. Berding House (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ferndale.
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Also see . . . Ferndale Museum. Museum website homepage (Submitted on April 5, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, April 28, 2013
2. Ferndale Palace Saloon Marker
"Farthest westernly bar in the continental United States"? No.
Photographed By Craig Baker, September 18, 2021
3. Ferndale Palace Saloon Marker
Photographed By Ray Jerome Baker, April,1906
4. 300 Block of Main Street, Looking North, Post-1906 Earthquake
The April 18, 1906 earthquake best known for devastating San Francisco also heavily damaged numerous towns and cities up and down the California coast, including Ferndale. This view, looking north up Main Street, shows (on the left) the Taylor Building (327 Main), The Brick Store (339 Main), and the Palace Saloon (353 Main, also known as the M.H. Donnelly Building). (Image courtesy of Humboldt Room Photographic Collections, Humboldt State University)
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, April 28, 2013
5. Ferndale Palace Saloon - Above the Door
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, April 28, 2013
6. Ferndale Palace Saloon and Marker
Photographed By James King, February 8, 2014
7. Ferndale Palace Saloon
Photographed By Craig Baker, September 18, 2021
8. Ferndale Palace Saloon
Credits. This page was last revised on September 18, 2021. It was originally submitted on May 11, 2013, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 795 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on September 18, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 2. submitted on May 11, 2013, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. 3. submitted on September 18, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 4, 5, 6. submitted on May 11, 2013, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. 7. submitted on February 22, 2014, by James King of San Miguel, California. 8. submitted on September 18, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
