French Gulch in Shasta County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

French Gulch Hotel

(The Feeney Hotel)

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, October 25, 2013

1. French Gulch Hotel Marker and National Register of Historic Places Plaque

Inscription. Built in 1885 by Richard Feeney and first known as the Feeney Hotel. The hotel catered to miners and stage coach travelers. The saloon houses the 1850’s Empire Bar once housed in the Empire Hotel. This bar was brought around Cape Horn from England, then by horse and wagon to French Gulch. The main dining room and parlor with bedrooms were added later. The Feeney family owned and operated the hotel until it was sold in the late 1940’s. The new owners changed the name to the French Gulch Hotel.

Erected 2002 by E Clampus Vitus, Trinitarianus Chapter 62.

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 1885.

Location. 40° 41.969′ N, 122° 38.329′ W. Marker is in French Gulch, California, in Shasta County. Marker is on Main Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 14138 Main Street, French Gulch CA 96033, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. French Gulch (here, next to this marker); E. Franck & Co. (a few steps from this marker); French Gulch Lodge (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); I.O.O.F. Lodge #75

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(approx. ¼ mile away); Camden House (approx. 2.4 miles away); Toll Bridge (approx. 2½ miles away); Tower House Historic District (approx. 2½ miles away); Lewiston Hotel (approx. 8.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in French Gulch.

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Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, October 25, 2013

2. French Gulch Hotel

Marker is mounted on the front of the building.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, October 25, 2013

3. French Gulch Hotel

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 20, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 823 times since then and 99 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 20, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.