Hornitos in Mariposa County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

The Plaza Adobe

Photographed by Liam Williams, April 25, 2026

1. The Plaza Adobe Marker

Inscription. This adobe building was built on the plaza, east of the Pacific Saloon, In 1855, S.G. Brownfield with several partners operated a store here and in 1860 J.A. Mallon became the proprietor. A fire in 1868 damaged the store and after another fire in 1873 George Reeb moved his Hornitos Meat Market here, which he operated until his death in 1913.

In 1940, the estate of George Reeb sold the building to the George Dillion family and they opened the Plaza Bar. In July 1948 Carlos and Manuela Ortiz moved into the building and opened the Plaza Cafe and Bar. They purchased the adobe from Zora Womack in 1972. Their son, Richie Ortiz continues to operate the Plaza Bar. The existing back bar came around the horn to San Francisco in 1852 and was previously used in Virgina City and Merced.

Erected 2015 by E Clampus Vitus, Matuca Chapter 1849.

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 1855.

Location. 37° 30.069′ N, 120° 14.3′ W. Marker is in Hornitos, California, in Mariposa County. It is on Bear Valley Road, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2877 Bear Valley Road, Hornitos CA 95325, 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,

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.

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At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Hornitos Masonic Hall (here, next to this marker); Hornitos Masonic Hall No. 98 (here, next to this marker); Hornitos (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Wells Fargo Office (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Hornitos (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); D. Ghirardelli & Co. (about 300 feet away); a different marker also named Hornitos (about 500 feet away); a different marker also named Hornitos (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hornitos.

The Plaza Bar with marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Liam Williams, April 25, 2026

2. The Plaza Bar with marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 27, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 25, 2026, by Liam Williams of Irvine, California. This page has been viewed 13 times since then. Photos: 1. submitted on April 25, 2026, by Liam Williams of Irvine, California. 2. submitted on April 26, 2026, by Liam Williams of Irvine, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.