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

Ham's Station

Photographed by James King, May 19, 2018

1. Ham's Station Marker

Inscription. Established as Foster’s Trading Post in 1855, this building was constructed in 1862 when this area was known as Spring Valley. It later became Smith’s Hotel which boasted a “carpeted parlor for the ladies.” The building and the 640-acre homestead was eventually purchased by Alonzo C. Ham, operated by Louis Pasquetti, and was a way station for the Amador / Nevada wagon route, which became old CA-8, and finally State Route 88. Ham’s Station has continuously served emigrants, travelers, and pioneers along this historic trail.

Erected 2018 by Native Sons of the Golden West, Erik M. Christesen Grand President & Excelsior Parlor #31. (Marker Number 141-17.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Native Sons/Daughters of the Golden West series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1855.

Location. 38° 32.67′ N, 120° 22.622′ W. Marker is near Pioneer, California, in Amador County. It is on Amador/Nevada Highway (State Highway 88) 0.6 miles Panther Creek Road, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is

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at or near this postal address: 34950 CA-88, Pioneer CA 95666, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in California’s Sierra Nevada.

It is also in the American Mountain West.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Pacific Rim,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and 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 18 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Carson Trail - Leek Springs (approx. 9.8 miles away); HOSTAGE: A most painful experience of human suffering (approx. 12.7 miles away); Keepers of the Land! (approx. 12.9 miles away); West Point (approx. 13.1 miles away); Sandy Gulch (approx. 14.1 miles away); Rail Road Flat (approx. 15.7 miles away); Jenkinson Lake (approx. 16 miles away); Carson Trail - To Pleasant Valley (approx. 17.2 miles away).

Another marker is no longer nearby. Peddler Hill Overlook (was approx. 6.2 miles away but has been confirmed missing).

Ham's Station Monument Dedication Team image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James King, May 19, 2018

2. Ham's Station Monument Dedication Team

Ham's Station image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James King, May 19, 2018

3. Ham's Station

Credits. This page was last revised on July 17, 2021. It was originally submitted on June 25, 2021, by James King of San Miguel, California. This page has been viewed 1,172 times since then and 76 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 25, 2021, by James King of San Miguel, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.