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.
Ham's Station. . 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.
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.)
Location. 38° 32.67′ N, 120° 22.622′ W. Marker is near Pioneer, California, in Amador County. Marker 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 at or near this postal address: 34950 CA-88, Pioneer CA 95666, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 18 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Carson Trail - Leek Springs
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 342 times since then and 64 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.
