Near Castella in Shasta County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Southern Hotel and Stage Station

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, October 19, 2013

1. Southern Hotel and Stage Station Marker

Inscription.
This tablet marks the location of the famous Southern Hotel and Stage Station. The original building was a log cabin built in 1859. During a half century many noted people who made early California history were entertained in this hotel.
Dedicated to the memory of Simon Fisher Southern and his wife Sarah Lafferty Southern, pioneers of the Gold Trail 1849-1855.

Erected 1961 by the daughters - May H. and Fannie E. Southern. (Marker Number 33.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1859.

Location. 41° 3.995′ N, 122° 21.775′ W. Marker is near Castella, California, in Shasta County. Marker is on Mears Ridge Road (Shotgun Road), on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 19010 Mears Ridge Road, Castella CA 96017, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 12 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Sims Bridge: A CCC First (approx. 0.3 miles away); CCC Camp (1934-1939) (approx. 0.4 miles away); The Sawmill (approx. 0.4 miles away); Water Tank (approx. 0.4 miles away); Battle Rock (approx.

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6 miles away); A Relic from the Old Logging Days (approx. 6.1 miles away); Stone Turnpike Memorial Freeway (approx. 10½ miles away); Dunsmuir World War Memorial (approx. 11.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Castella.

Regarding Southern Hotel and Stage Station. This site was designated California Historical Landmark No. 33 in 1932.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, October 19, 2013

2. Southern Hotel and Stage Station Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on January 22, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 31, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 554 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 31, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.