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

Union Hotel

Formerly Union Billiard Saloon and Boarding House 1880

By Andrew Ruppenstein, January 31, 2009

1. Union Hotel Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

A place for fun, frolic, dancing and good food for early gold miners and lumber mill workers. Room on the right served as the Justice Court, scene of the first hanging trial held by Judge Jonas, original owner

Renovated in 1987 by
Edward Mickiwicz, Educator

(Ghosts on the Premises?)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1987.

Location. 38° 26.58′ N, 120° 37.844′ W. Marker is in Volcano, California, in Amador County. Marker is on Consolation Street west of Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Volcano CA 95689, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Thomas Starr King Bell (a few steps from this marker); Astronomical Observatory (within shouting distance of this marker); The Old Bavarian Brewery (within shouting distance of this marker); Volcano (within shouting distance of this marker); Soldier Gulch (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named

Volcano Union Inn image. Click for full size.

By Andrew Ruppenstein, January 31, 2009

2. Volcano Union Inn

Although the marker indicates that there may be ghosts on the premises, none were observed on the day this photograph was taken.

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Volcano (within shouting distance of this marker); Carlo Andrea Dondero (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); General Store (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Volcano.

Also see . . . Volcano History. A potted history of Volcano, including a very short section on the Union Inn. (Submitted on February 3, 2009.)

By Andrew Ruppenstein, January 31, 2009

3. Jonas House

Judge Peter Jonas' House, constructed 1850s. Judge Jonas lived directly next door to the Union Hotel. Now a private residence.

Starr King Bell, ca. 1863 image. Click for full size.

4. Starr King Bell, ca. 1863

According to the accompanying plaque, "The bell was donated to Volcano by Unitarian preacher Thomas Starr King, who was grateful to the town for its support of the Union and the election of Abraham Lincoln. The bell was originally located at the Methodist Cemetery. The bell is Vickers cast steel and was manufactured in Sheffield, England". The bell is located roughly 400 feet east of the Volcano historical marker.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 24, 2016. It was originally submitted on February 3, 2009, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Sacramento, California. This page has been viewed 1,468 times since then and 4 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 3, 2009, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Sacramento, California. 4. submitted on October 28, 2008. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.