Groveland in Tuolumne County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Iron Door Saloon
Photographed By Craig Baker, 2017
1. Iron Door Saloon Marker
This building is the oldest liquor-serving establishment in the state of California. It began life in 1852 as “The Granite Store” built by Peter King. It operated as a general mercantile with, of course, the obligatory “plank over flour barrels’ serving liquor to thirsty miners. In the 1860’s postmaster Jim Tannahill bought the store which also functioned as the town’s post office for almost 25 years. In 1896 Giacomo De Ferrari turned the building into a full fledged saloon. It became named “The Iron Door Saloon” in 1937. Since 1985, it has been owned by Peter and Bettike Barsotti.Erected 1999 by E Clampus Vitus, Matuca Chapter 1849.
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 year for this entry is 1852.
Location. 37° 50.355′ N, 120° 13.793′ W. Marker is in Groveland, California, in Tuolumne County. Marker is on Main Street (State Highway 120) just west of Back Street, on the right when traveling
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Groveland (a few steps from this marker); Groveland Hotel (a few steps from this marker); Arrastra (approx. 0.2 miles away); Joseph E. Lemos (approx. 1.9 miles away); Big Oak Flat (approx. 2 miles away); Second Garrote (approx. 2.1 miles away); Ferretti Shrine (approx. 5.1 miles away); Stevens Bar Bridge (approx. 6.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Groveland.
Also see . . . The Iron Door Saloon. The Iron Door Saloon website offers a link which details the history of the saloon. (Submitted on March 8, 2012.)
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, March 1, 2012
2. Iron Door Saloon
The marker is mounted on the front of the building at the far right.
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, March 1, 2012
3. The Iron Door Saloon
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, March 1, 2012
4. Main Street, Groveland
Credits. This page was last revised on September 5, 2021. It was originally submitted on March 7, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 784 times since then and 45 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on September 5, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 7, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
