Jamestown in Tuolumne County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Jamestown Hotel
Photographed by Frank Gunshow Sanchez, May 18, 2025
1. Jamestown Hotel Marker
In 1856 the John Rocca Saloon was located in John Pereira's original Jamestown Hotel, which was on Main Street, North of this site. It was destroyed by fire in December 1896. In 1919 this building was constructed and it became the Jamestown Hotel, owned by David Martinez. It was referred to as the Spanish Hotel because so many Spanish miners made it their home. Local lore claims the building was also a mortuary and bordello. During the 1930's the building was being run by Dr. Donald L. Farrell as the Mother Lode hospital. In the 1950's it was converted to a rooming house and in the 1970's was reconverted to a hotel and restaurant. Today the town's landmark Jamestown Hotel is owned and operated by Charlie Morgan.
Dedicated by Matuca Chapter 1849 E Clampus Vitus
Sept 13, 2014 (6019)
Credo quia absurdum
Erected by Matuca Chapter 1849 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 month for this entry is December 1896.
Location. 37° 57.128′ N, 120° 25.41′ W. Marker is in Jamestown,
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Regionally, this marker is in California’s Sierra Nevada. It is also in the American Mountain West. Globally, it is in North America, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in 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: Jamestown (within shouting distance of this marker); The Emporium 1897 (within shouting distance of this marker); National Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Ramirez Preston Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Jamestown (about 500 feet away); Jamestown Museum (about 500 feet away); Rocca Park (about 500 feet away); Jamestown United Methodist Church (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers
Photographed by Frank Gunshow Sanchez, May 18, 2025
2. Jamestown Hotel and Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 27, 2025. It was originally submitted on May 18, 2025, by Frank Gunshow Sanchez of Hollister, California. This page has been viewed 438 times since then and 61 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 18, 2025, by Frank Gunshow Sanchez of Hollister, California. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
