Ione in Amador County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Daniel Stewart Co. Store
General merchandise store built by Daniel Stewart in 1856. First brick building erected in Ione Valley from nearby Muletown brick. Ione, once known as "Bed-Bug" and "Freeze-Out” was an important supply center on the main road to the Mother Lode and southern mines.
Plaque placed by the California State Park Commission in cooperation with Chispa Parlor No. 40, Native Daughters of the Golden West, and Ione Parlor No. 33, Native Sons of the Golden West, March 7, 1964.
Erected 1964 by California State Park Commission in cooperation with Chispa Parlor No. 40, NDGW and Ione Parlor No. 33, NSGW. (Marker Number 788.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Buildings • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks, and the Native Sons/Daughters of the Golden West series lists. A significant historical month for this entry is March 1803.
Location. 38° 21.161′ N, 120° 55.977′ W. Marker is in Ione, California, in Amador County. Marker is on East Main Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 18 East Main Street, Ione CA 95640, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Ione Parlor No. 33, N.S.G.W. (within shouting distance of this marker); Ione City Hall and Police Offices (within shouting distance of this marker); Ione City Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); The Commercial Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Red Brick Building Saloon (within shouting distance of this marker); Ione Theater (within shouting distance of this marker); Iron Ivan (within shouting distance of this marker); In Honor of Ione's Bravest (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ione.
Also see . . . City of Ione History. City website entry (Submitted on September 9, 2007, by Karen Key of Sacramento, California.)
Credits. This page was last revised on July 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 9, 2007, by Karen Key of Sacramento, California. This page has been viewed 2,521 times since then and 11 times this year. Last updated on December 21, 2016, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on September 9, 2007, by Karen Key of Sacramento, California. 4. submitted on March 14, 2022. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.