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

Wells Fargo & Co. Express and Banking Office

Erected 1855

Photographed by Syd Whittle, February 13, 2010

1. Wells Fargo & Co. Express and Banking Office Marker

Inscription.
Dedicated to the pioneers
of California by the
Kit Carson Mountain Men
of Jackson, Amador County
June 18, 1949

An estimated $100,000,000 in
gold was handled
by this office.

Plaque provided by
Wells Fargo Bank
&
Union Trust Co.
San Francisco
Established 1852

Erected 1949 by Kit Carson Mountain Men and Wells Fargo Bank & Union Trust Co.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical month for this entry is June 1851.

Location. 38° 20.901′ N, 120° 46.409′ W. Marker is in Jackson, California, in Amador County. It is on Main Street near Water Street, on the right when traveling north. Marker is mounted on the wall of the Oddfellows’ Hall Building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4 Main Street, Jackson CA 95642, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in California’s Gold Country

and in the 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 walking distance of this marker: Union Hotel & Odd Fellows Hall Lodge #36 (here, next to this marker); Wells Fargo Building (here, next to this marker); Dr. Sharp's Drug, Ginocchio's Store (here, next to this marker); Site of 1852 Louisiana House

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(a few steps from this marker); Rocca's Hall, Theatre, Arena (a few steps from this marker); Webb Building & Old Livery Stable (within shouting distance of this marker); Hangman's Tree (within shouting distance of this marker); The Louisiana House (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jackson.

Regarding Wells Fargo & Co. Express and Banking Office. From The Jackson Main Street walking Tour Brochure:
“This edifice may have a complex. Someone decided once it was the tallest three-story building in captivity though inside it seems like there are five stories or levels. The lodge in 1904 added a story atop the old Union House Hotel. You can see the clear outlines of the 2-story hotel, and the 3rd story which arises from half of it. From circa 1870 until 1919, Wells Fargo & Express was here."

Photographed by Syd Whittle, February 21, 2010

2. Wells Fargo & Co. Express and Banking Office Marker

Oddfellows Hall Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, February 13, 2010

3. Oddfellows Hall Building

Marker can be seen mounted on the building directly under the white Fat Freddy's sign.

Note the difference in appearance between the second and third floors as described in the walking tour brochure.

The one-story building on the right is the site of a second Wells Fargo marker. See Nearby "Wells Fargo Building" marker for additional information.

The Oddfellows Hall Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, February 13, 2010

4. The Oddfellows Hall Building

View looking southeast from across Main Street.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 8, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 23, 2010, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,543 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 23, 2010, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.