Sacramento in Sacramento County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
St. George Hotel
Photographed By Syd Whittle, December 28, 2008
1. Front View of St. George Hotel Marker
[Front of Marker]
[Back of Marker]
The St. George Hotel was on this corner with the main entrance on Fourth Street.
The following ad ran on March 19, 1860 in the Sacramento Union Newspaper.
William
Photographed By Syd Whittle, December 28, 2008
2. Back View of St. George Hotel Marker
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This was the only ad ever run for Pony Express riders. On March 20, the Sacramento Union reported “We understand that about two hundred men have responded to the advertisement of the agent, Mr. Finney, for Post Riders on the Overland Express. The requisite number have been engaged.”
[A list of donors is on the bottom of the base.]
Erected 2005 by : On base of the marker, both front and back, is a list of donors and sponsors.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Pony Express National Historic Trail series list. A significant historical date for this entry is March 19, 1803.
Location. 38° 34.938′ N, 121° 30.082′ W. Marker is in Sacramento, California, in Sacramento County. Marker is at the intersection of J Street and 4th Street, on the right when traveling east on J Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Sacramento CA 95814, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Squatters Riot (a few steps from this marker); Central Pacific’s Other Big Four (within shouting distance of this marker); The Pony Express (approx. 0.2 miles away); B.F. Hastings Bank Building (approx. 0.2 miles away); Old Sacramento (approx. 0.2 miles away);
Photographed By Syd Whittle, December 28, 2008
3. Wide View - Back of Marker
Also see . . .
1. Online Archive of California:. Photo of the St. George Hotel (Submitted on December 28, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.)
2. Pony Express: The Founders. (Submitted on December 28, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.)
Photographed By Syd Whittle, December 28, 2008
4. Wide View - Front of Marker
Photographed By E. and H.T. Anthony and Company
5. St. George Hotel
This undated photo is half of a stereographic view of the St. George Hotel in Sacramento, from the University of California Bancroft Library's Stereographs of the West from the Bancroft Library, 1858-1906 collection.
Unknown, Photo courtesy of the Sacramento Room, Sacramento Public Library, 1960
6. The Morris Hotel in 1960 (formerly the St. George Hotel)
By 1960 the St. George had become The Morris Hotel, and was much changed in appearance from its former glory days. If one looks closely at the upper corner of the building facing the viewer, one can make out the former name of the hotel, painted over, albeit ineffectively. The building disappeared not too long after this picture was taken, as the whole area was redeveloped.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 7, 2019. It was originally submitted on December 28, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,637 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 28, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 5. submitted on March 26, 2009. 6. submitted on April 2, 2009.
