Near Ione in Amador County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Buena Vista Store

Photographed by Syd Whittle, November 5, 2005

1. Buena Vista Store Marker

Inscription. Buena Vista's store and house situated in Jackson Valley, was built by John Fitzsimmons, then sold to Sam Cook, then to James Norris and afterwards to Jacob and Verona Strohm. Once situated in Lancha Plana it was moved by the Chinese who discovered gold beneath its foundation. A bargain was made that it be moved six miles to Buena Vista. The Chinese and Sam Cook rebuilt it on this site. Its roof is supported by rafters made of Georgia Pine brought "round the horn." Built in 1850, it is one of Amador County's oldest landmarks.

Erected 1973 by Native Sons of the Golden West, Raymond P. Johnson, Grand President , March 10, 1973.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Asian Americans • Industry & Commerce • Natural Resources • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Native Sons/Daughters of the Golden West series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1850.

Location. 38° 17.651′ N, 120° 54.808′ W. Marker is near Ione, California, in Amador County. It is at the intersection of Buena Vista Road and Jackson Valley Road on Buena Vista Road. The marker is on the front of the building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5864 Buena Vista-Ione Road Ione,Ca 95640, Ione CA 95640, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in California’s Sierra Nevada.

It is also in the American Mountain West.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Pacific Rim,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers.

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At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Buena Vista (here, next to this marker); Ione's Annual Picnic (approx. 3.7 miles away); Ione High School (approx. 3.9 miles away); Methodist Episcopal Church (approx. 4 miles away); Steam Flour Mill (approx. 4.2 miles away); Daniel Stewart Co. Store (approx. 4.2 miles away); Ione Pavilion (approx. 4.2 miles away); Ione Theater (approx. 4.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ione.

More about this marker. Marker was placed, "In memory of U.S. Senator, James D. Phelan."

Buena Vista Store image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, November 5, 2005

2. Buena Vista Store

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Historic American Buildings Survey (LOC)

3. Buena Vista Store

Historic American Buildings Survey (Library of Congress)
HABS CAL,3-BUEVI,1-
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The Buena Vista Saloon image. Click for full size.

March 12, 2022

4. The Buena Vista Saloon

Credits. This page was last revised on January 8, 2025. It was originally submitted on August 13, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 2,988 times since then and 67 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 13, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 3. submitted on May 19, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 4. submitted on March 14, 2022. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.