Sonora in Tuolumne County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Yo-Semite House

Photographed by Syd Whittle, June 13, 2010

1. Yo- Semite House Marker

Inscription.
This building first used by Fred Freund, cabinet maker, upholsterer, undertaker in 1858. Prior to the 90’s, it was known as the Yosemite Hotel – later changed to the Yo–Semite House. It has been a hotel, hardware store, general store and restored in 1973

Erected 1976 by Matuca Chapter, E Clampus Vitus.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1858.

Location. 37° 59.161′ N, 120° 23.013′ W. Marker is in Sonora, California, in Tuolumne County. It is on North Washington Street (State Highway 49) south of West Dodge Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 59 North Washington Street, Sonora CA 95370, 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,

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 Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Original Site of the Sonora Daily (within shouting distance of this marker); Sonora IOOF Lodge No. 10 (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of the First Office of The Union Democrat (within shouting distance of this marker); Veterans Memorial Building (within shouting distance of this marker);

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Tuolumne County Albert N. Francisco Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Tuolumne County Courthouse (about 300 feet away); Rother's Corner (about 400 feet away); Bradford Building (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sonora.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, June 13, 2010

2. Yo- Semite House Marker

Yo- Semite House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, June 13, 2010

3. Yo- Semite House

Credits. This page was last revised on April 27, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 14, 2010, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,133 times since then and 45 times this year. Last updated on April 25, 2026, by Liam Williams of Irvine, California. Photos: 1. submitted on June 14, 2010, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 2, 3. submitted on June 15, 2010, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.