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

Red Light District

Photographed by Syd Whittle, July 27, 2010

1. Red Light District Marker

Inscription. Dedicated to the historic
site of the
Red Light District
One of the original six
houses on Smoke Street

Erected 2002 by Anona Parlor No. 164, Native Daughters of the Golden West.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Native Sons/Daughters of the Golden West series list.

Location. 37° 57.251′ N, 120° 25.409′ W. Marker is in Jamestown, California, in Tuolumne County. It is on Smoke Street, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 18266 Smoke Street, Jamestown CA 95327, 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: Jamestown Branch Jail (within shouting distance of this marker); Community Hall/Jamestown Justice Court (within shouting distance of this marker); The Willow (within shouting distance of this marker); Rocca Park (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Jamestown Museum (about 300 feet away); Jamestown (about 300 feet away); 75 Pound Nugget (about 400 feet away); Ramirez – Preston Building (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jamestown.

Regarding Red Light District.

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Built in the early 1900’s this building was part of the “red light” district in Jamestown. The district was notorious throughout Tuolumne and neighboring counties through the 1940’s.

Red Light District Building and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, July 27, 2010

2. Red Light District Building and Marker

Marker is mounted at the front right corner of the building.

Red Light District Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, July 27, 2010

3. Red Light District Building

Credits. This page was last revised on April 27, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 28, 2010, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,327 times since then and 43 times this year. Last updated on April 26, 2026, by Liam Williams of Irvine, California. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 28, 2010, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.