Knights Ferry in Stanislaus County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Knights Ferry - The Store

Photographed by Syd Whittle, February 23, 2007

1. Knights Ferry - The Store Marker

Inscription. Founded in 1852. This grocery store has been in continuous operation sever since. Making it the oldest store of its kind in the state of California. It has survived several disastrous floods that struck this community. The old pot bellied stove at the rear of the store has served as a meeting place for town notables for years.

Erected 1980 by Bill Stewart NGH, Estanislao Chapter No. 58, E. Clampus Vitus, April 19, 1980.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Notable Buildings • Notable Places • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1852.

Location. 37° 49.164′ N, 120° 40.274′ W. Marker is in Knights Ferry, California, in Stanislaus County. It is at the intersection of Main Street-Sonora Road and Dean Street, on the right when traveling west on Main Street-Sonora Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 17701 Main Street, Oakdale CA 95361, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the San Joaquin Valley

and specifically in the Central Valley.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Knights Ferry No. 2 (a few steps from this marker); Miller's Saloon (a few steps from this marker); Knight's Ferry (about 300 feet away, measured in

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a direct line); Knights Ferry Hook & Ladder (about 400 feet away); Power Generation (approx. 0.3 miles away); Tulloch’s Mill (approx. 0.4 miles away); Mill House (approx. 0.4 miles away); Knights Ferry Covered Bridge (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Knights Ferry.

Regarding Knights Ferry - The Store. Also see: All other nearby Knights Ferry markers for additional information.

Also see . . .
1. Ghost Towns: Knights Ferry. (Submitted on October 24, 2008.)
2. Knights Ferry. (Submitted on October 24, 2008.)

Additional keywords. Gold Rush

The Store and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, February 23, 2007

2. The Store and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 24, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,471 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 24, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.