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

First Two-Story House in Sonora

Photographed by Michael Kindig, May 21, 2011

1. First Two-Story House in Sonora Marker

Inscription. Built 1850, by Dr. Lewis C. Gunn, '49er physician, druggist, educator, county recorder, publisher "Sonora Herald" and promoter of many civic enterprises. Home of Dr. Gunn's family 1851-1861. County Recorder's Office 1850-1852. Printing office "Sonora Herald," first newspaper in southern mines 1850-1852. Residence of County Clerk P.M. Fisher till 1866. County Hospital 1866-1897.

Erected 1933 by Sonora Welfare Club.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1850.

Location. 37° 58.88′ N, 120° 22.928′ W. Marker is in Sonora, California, in Tuolumne County. It is on South Washington Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 286 South Washington Street, 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: Sonora Opera Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Sonora (within shouting distance of this marker); Sonora Fountain (within shouting distance of this marker); Site of the Sonora Plaza Well (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Sonora Inn (about 700 feet away); City Hotel

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); Rehm Building (approx. 0.2 miles away); Sugg House (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sonora.

Gunn House Hotel image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Michael Kindig, May 21, 2011

2. Gunn House Hotel

The Gunn House Hotel image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Michael Kindig, May 21, 2011

3. The Gunn House Hotel

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on January 12, 2012, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. This page has been viewed 1,149 times since then and 51 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on January 12, 2012, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.