Carson City, Nevada — The American Mountains (Southwest)
St. Charles Hotel
Photographed by Chris English, August 30, 2009
1. St. Charles Hotel Marker
One of the oldest continuously operating hotels in the state. It is composed of two hotels. The three story St. Charles and the two story Muller House next door south. Construction of both buildings took place in 1862 with completion in August of that year. Geo. Remington, Al Muller Dan Plitt were the first proprietors. In September, Charlie Slicer became the first bar owner serving the finest spirits money could buy. As one of the most elegant hotels in the state it became the main stage stop in Carson CIty. The best known and most popular owner was George Tufly, a banker and man about town who had it from 1866 to 1875. It has had many other owners since. It is currently listed in the National Register of Historic Places of the United States.
Erected 1984 by Snowshoe Thompson Chapter #1827 E Clampus Vitus.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1862.
Location. 39° 9.752′ N, 119° 46.029′ W. Marker is in Carson City, Nevada. It is at the intersection of West 3rd Street and Carson Street (Business U.S. 395), on the right when traveling west on West 3rd Street. Marker is located on the NE
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Regionally, this marker is in the Lake Tahoe Basin and in Greater Reno Area. It is also in the American Mountain West. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Carson City (a few steps from this marker); Ormsby House (within shouting distance of this marker); Kit Carson 1843 44 (within shouting distance of this marker); Felice Cohn (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Tribute to Nevada Miners (about 300 feet away); Abraham Van Santvoord Curry (about 400 feet away); Nevadas Capitol (about 500 feet away); a different marker also named Carson City (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Carson City.
Also see . . . St. Charles-Muller's Hotel. Wikipedia entry
Links to National Register of Historic Places Nomination Form (Submitted on June 10, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Additional keywords. Hotels
Photographed by Chris English, August 30, 2009
2. St. Charles Hotel
Marker is visible on the north wall corner facing the photographer.
Photographed by Unknown
3. St. Charles Hotel
Courtesy of the National Register of Historic Places
Credits. This page was last revised on June 10, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 5, 2009, by Chris English of Phoenix, Arizona. This page has been viewed 2,131 times since then and 59 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 5, 2009, by Chris English of Phoenix, Arizona. 3. submitted on October 5, 2009. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
