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

First Home of Wells Fargo & Company in Sonora

Photographed by Syd Whittle, June 13, 2010

1. First Home of Wells Fargo & Company in Sonora Marker

Inscription. This building erected by
E. Linoberg in 1856
First Home of
Wells Fargo & Co.
In Sonora
D.M. Kenfield, Agent

Dedicated to the pioneers of Sonora
by Dardanelle Parlor No. 66, N.D.G.W.
1941

Erected 1941 by Dardanelle Parlor No.66, Native Daughters of the Golden West.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Native Sons/Daughters of the Golden West series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1856.

Location. 37° 59.051′ N, 120° 22.949′ W. Marker is in Sonora, California, in Tuolumne County. It is at the intersection of South Washington Street (State Highway 49) and Linoberg Street, on the right when traveling north on South Washington Street. Marker is mounted on the southwest corner of the building. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: 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: Rehm Building (within shouting distance of this marker); City Hotel (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Bradford Building (about 300 feet away); A Portal of the Past (about 300

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feet away); Sonora Inn (about 400 feet away); Sugg House (about 400 feet away); Site of the Sonora Plaza Well (about 500 feet away); Veterans Memorial Building (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sonora.

First Home of Wells Fargo & Company Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, June 13, 2010

2. First Home of Wells Fargo & Company Building

Marker is visible on the corner of the building.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 28, 2010, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,168 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 28, 2010, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.