Custer City in Custer County, Idaho — The American West (Mountains)
Empire Saloon
A little refreshment
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, June 25, 2017
1. Empire Saloon Marker
Caption: This painting is typical of those seen in saloon establishments of historic Custer and Bonanza.
After a hard day of work, many townspeople sought rest, refreshment and entertainment. There was no shortage of drinking establishments in Custer and, at times, no shortage of consumers. At least five saloons were in operation at one time. The Empire Saloon was originally near the General Custer Mine but was later moved to this location and converted into a home. For a period of time, Dr. Charles Kirtley maintained his office and drugstore in the front area while his family lived in the back two rooms.
Erected by Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture; Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Industry & Commerce.
Location. 44° 23.247′ N, 114° 41.791′ W. Marker is in Custer City, Idaho, in Custer County. It is on Custer Motorway Adventure Road - Yankee Fork Road, on the left. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 28523 Custer Mtwy, Stanley ID 83278, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Central Idaho Sawtooth
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Mining Tools and Implements (a few steps from this marker); Transportation (a few steps from this marker); McKenzie Residence (within shouting distance of this marker); Custer Jail (site) (within shouting distance of this marker); Cross Store & Post Office (site) (within shouting distance of this marker); Custer School (within shouting distance of this marker); Tully Cabin (within shouting distance of this marker); Miner's Cabin (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Custer City.
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, June 25, 2017
2. Empire Saloon and Marker
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, June 25, 2017
3. Empire Saloon
Credits. This page was last revised on February 22, 2026. It was originally submitted on November 10, 2017, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 1,137 times since then and 48 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 10, 2017, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.
