Mokelumne Hill in Calaveras County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Calaveras County Courthouse and Leger Hotel
Erected 1959 by California State Park Commission, and Mokelumne Hill Lions Club. (Marker Number 663.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Industry & Commerce • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks, and the E Clampus Vitus series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1852.
Location. 38° 18.064′ N, 120° 42.347′ W. Marker is in Mokelumne Hill, California, in Calaveras County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street and Lafayette Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street. Marker is mounted on the front of the Leger Hotel. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 8304 N Main St, Mokelumne Hill CA 95245, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Mokelumne Hill (here, next to this marker); Emily Peek's Saloon (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Mokelumne Hill (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Butte Store (approx. 2.3 miles away); Moore Mine (approx. 3.9 miles away); Paloma (Fosteria) (approx. 4.2 miles away); Zeile Mine and Mine House (approx. 4½ miles away); William J. Paugh House (approx. 4.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mokelumne Hill.
Regarding Calaveras County Courthouse and Leger Hotel. This site is California Historical Landmark No. 663.
Like many historic buildings in California’s Gold Country, this hotel is being haunted by spirits from its early days.
Also see . . .
1. Ghost Towns - Mokelumne Hill. (Submitted on September 17, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.)
2. Malakoff - Mokelumne Hill. (Submitted on September 17, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.)
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