Walnut Grove in Sacramento County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Boon-Dox Botel
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, December 6, 2020
1. Boon-Dox Botel Marker
The Boon-Dox is a restoration of the
original "Walnut Grove Hotel,” built by
Alex Brown in 1868. The original bar was
built in the early 1800's and shipped
around the Horn and installed in a
brothel in San Francisco and later moved
to the original hotel in 1868, then into
this hotel structure in 1916. The name
Boon-Dox is from Boon - Webster dictionary -
jovial - fun loving. Dox - meaning place:
hence, place of fun.Artist: Marty Stanley
Commissioned by: Joe Enos and Sacramento Housing Redevelopment Agency
Special thanks: County Supervisor - 5th District, Don Nottoli
Dedicated to: Walnut Grove Fire Department and law enforcement agencies
Special dedication: future generations
Grandchildren: Patrick Benson, Andrew
Enos and Brianne Enos
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1868.
Location. 38° 14.574′ N, 121° 30.793′ W. Marker is in Walnut Grove, California, in Sacramento County. Marker is on River Road (County Route E13), on the left when traveling south. Touch for map
this page online
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Sacramento River Exploration (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Delta Transmission Towers/Delta Cross Channel Gates (approx. 0.4 miles away); Charles “Chuck” Tison (approx. 0.4 miles away); Walnut Grove, Est. 1850/Locke, Est. 1915 (approx. 0.4 miles away); Locke (approx. half a mile away); Locke, California (approx. half a mile away); Locke / 樂居镇 (approx. 0.6 miles away); Locke Memorial Park (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Walnut Grove.
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, December 6, 2020
2. Boon-Dox Botel Mural and Marker
The "botel" is depicted in the upper left quadrant of the mural.
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, December 6, 2020
3. Boon-Dox Botel Marker - wide view
Courtesy of the California State Library, circa 1935
4. Walnut Grove Hotel
Postcard published by Delta Postcard (courtesy of the Sacramento Room, Sacramento Public Library), 1961
5. Boom-Dox Botel, Walnut Grove, Calif.
"...The hotel was formerly known as the Walnut Grove Hotel before being remodeled into the Boon Dox Botel in 1961. The hotel was burned down in 1969 and never rebuilt...."
Credits. This page was last revised on December 7, 2020. It was originally submitted on December 7, 2020, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 304 times since then and 102 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on December 7, 2020, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
