Washington in Nevada County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Kohler Building

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, June 3, 2011

1. Kohler Building Marker

Inscription. Built by Henry Kohler, pioneer merchant and miner born in Germany in 1825, he came to Washington from Indiana in 1854. He mined until 1881 when he opened a general merchandise store to supply groceries, hardware and miners supplies to the area.

Erected 1987 by E Clampus Vitus, Wm. Bull Meek – Wm. Morris Stewart, Chapter No. 10.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1825.

Location. 39° 21.557′ N, 120° 48.002′ W. Marker is in Washington, California, in Nevada County. Marker is on Washinton Road, on the left when traveling east. The Kohler Building and marker are located next to the Washington Hotel. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 15454 Washington Road, Washington CA 95986, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Washington (a few steps from this marker); Brimskill Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Washington Elementary School (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Washington (about 600 feet away); Ormonde

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(approx. 2.7 miles away); Nevada City Road - Opposite Washington Diggings (approx. 2.9 miles away); Emigrant Trail to Nevada City (approx. 3 miles away); The History of This Area (approx. 3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Washington.

The Kohler Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, February 19, 2010

2. The Kohler Building

The maker is located on the far left front of the building.

Kohler Building, side. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, February 19, 2010

3. Kohler Building, side.

Kohler Building, back. image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, February 19, 2010

4. Kohler Building, back.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 6, 2019. It was originally submitted on June 23, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 519 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 23, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.