Marysville in Yuba County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Lord Sholto Douglas

Photographed by Syd Whittle, February 7, 2011

1. Lord Sholto Douglas Marker

Inscription. Within these walls, on Jan. 22, 1896, Lord Sholto Douglas, theatrical entrepreneur, and son of the Marquis of Queensbury of Pugilistic fame, was initiated into the mysteries of ECV. Though Douglas went on to riches, subsequent publicity of his initiation into ECV virtually shut down the Marysville Lodge.

Erected 1983 by Wm. Bull Meek-Wm. Morris Stewart, No. 10 and Lord Sholto Douglas, No.3, E Clampus Vitus.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Notable Events. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list. A significant historical month for this entry is January 1838.

Location. 39° 8.155′ N, 121° 35.289′ W. Marker is in Marysville, California, in Yuba County. It is at the intersection of 1st Street and D Street, on the right when traveling east on 1st Street. Marker is mounted at the far left corner of the front of the Silver Dollar Salloon. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 330 1st Street, Marysville CA 95901, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in California’s Sacramento Metro,

in Sacramento Valley,

and specifically in the Central Valley.

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: New Mecklenberg (a few steps from this marker); Davis Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Bok Kai Temple (within shouting distance of this marker);

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Historical Monument of Macy’s (within shouting distance of this marker); Chinese Rock Wall (within shouting distance of this marker); Mission Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Beckwourth Trail – Marysville / Henness Pass Road – Marysville (approx. 0.2 miles away); José Manuel Ramírez Rosales (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Marysville.

The Silver Dollar Saloon and the Lord Sholto Douglas Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, February 7, 2011

2. The Silver Dollar Saloon and the Lord Sholto Douglas Marker

Marker is seen on the far left corner of the building.

Credits. This page was last revised on April 9, 2019. It was originally submitted on February 8, 2011, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 2,239 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 8, 2011, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.