Knights Ferry in Stanislaus County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Miller's Saloon
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, April 30, 2011
1. Miller's Saloon Marker
Built 1860's by Fred Miller; the finest bar, pool hall, card room, and dance hall in the area. Sold to R. V. Shaw in 1903 who operated a hotel here for years; later known as John Greenhalgh Hall. Napier family sold to the Knights Ferry History and Museum Associates in 1985.Estanislao 58, E Clampus Vitus
Erected 1988 by E Clampus Vitus, Estanislao Chapter No. 58.
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 date for this entry is April 17, 1988.
Location. 37° 49.157′ N, 120° 40.288′ W. Marker is in Knights Ferry, California, in Stanislaus County. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street and Dean Street, on the right when traveling west on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 17631 Main Street, Oakdale CA 95361, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Knights Ferry - The Store (a few steps from this marker); Knights Ferry No. 2 (within shouting distance of this marker); Knight's Ferry
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, April 30, 2011
2. Miller's Hall (approx. 1864) and Marker (to the left of the leftmost door)
Over the years Miller's Hall has served as a saloon, a pool hall, dance hall, card room, bordello, and private residence. Nowadays Miller's Hall houses the town museum, post office, a read-and-return library, a boutique, the Knight's Ferry Community Services District Office, and an ice cream parlor.
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Regarding Miller's Saloon. The 2007 application (available online) to the Stanislaus County Planning Commission by the Knight's Ferry Ice Cream Parlor for permission to sell "ready-to-eat" food items, notes an additional historical use that was not mentioned on the marker - bordello. Surely an oversight on the part of the Clampers.
Also see . . . "Residents Revive Knights Ferry Building". Dawn Henley's Oakdale Leader article (7/15/2009) on the rehabilitation of Miller's Hall. (Submitted on May 4, 2011.)
Credits. This page was last revised on January 28, 2021. It was originally submitted on May 4, 2011, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Sacramento, California. This page has been viewed 570 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 4, 2011, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Sacramento, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
