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

National Hotel

Photographed by Liam Williams, April 25, 2026

1. National Hotel Marker

Inscription.
This historic Gold Rush Landmark, built in 1859 by Heinrich Neilson as the Hotel Europe, housed miners and notables; offered lodging, meals and a saloon. The original building was badly damaged by fire of 1901 and 1927.

Renamed the National Hotel in early 1900’s it is one of the oldest continuously operated hotels in the Mother Lode. Present owners-partners took over in 1974. Their restoration has preserved much of the past such as use of the original bar.

Erected 1987 by Matuca Chapter 1849, 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 1859.

Location. 37° 57.164′ N, 120° 25.383′ W. Marker is in Jamestown, California, in Tuolumne County. It is on Main Street west of Seco Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 18183 Main Street, Jamestown CA 95327, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in California’s Sierra Nevada.

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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: The Emporium – 1897 (within shouting distance of this marker); Ramirez – Preston Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Jamestown (within shouting distance of this marker); Jamestown Museum (within shouting distance of this marker); Jamestown Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Rocca Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Jamestown United Methodist Church (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Jamestown Branch Jail (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jamestown.

Also see . . . 1859 Historic National Hotel, Jamestown. Sierra Nevada Geotourism website entry (Submitted on September 19, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

Photographed by Syd Whittle, July 27, 2010

2. National Hotel Marker

National Hotel Markers image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, July 27, 2010

3. National Hotel Markers

Plaque Mounted Above Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, July 27, 2010

4. Plaque Mounted Above Marker

Spitting on the Sidewalk
Prohibited
Penalty $5.00 to $100.00
Dept. of Health

National Hotel image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, October 9, 2013

5. National Hotel

Photographed by Syd Whittle, July 27, 2010

6. National Hotel

Marker is mounted at the far right of the building.

Credits. This page was last revised on May 30, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 28, 2010, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,189 times since then and 63 times this year. Last updated on May 29, 2026, by Liam Williams of Irvine, California. Photos: 1. submitted on May 29, 2026, by Liam Williams of Irvine, California. 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 28, 2010, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 5. submitted on October 26, 2013, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. 6. submitted on July 28, 2010, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.