Mission San Jose in Fremont in Alameda County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Washington Hotel
Washington Hotel originally located across the street as a two story adobe building. Destroyed by the 1868 earthquake. Rebuilt on the present site in the same year.
The building has served as a hotel, stage stop, state library, and present day bed and breakfast inn.
Erected 1990 by Mountain Charlie Chapter 1850 and Joaquin Murrietta Chapter 13, E Clampus Vitus.
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 1868.
Location. 37° 31.972′ N, 121° 55.188′ W. Marker is in Fremont, California, in Alameda County. It is in Mission San Jose. Marker is on Mission Boulevard south of Washington Boulevard, on the right when traveling north. The Washington Hotel is next to Mission San Jose. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 43344 Mission Boulevard, Fremont CA 94539, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Olive Hyde Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Ehrman General Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Founding of Mission San Jose (within shouting distance of this marker); Vallejo Homesite (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); World War II War Memorial (about 300 feet away); De Anza Expedition 1775 - 1776 (about 300 feet away); Mission San José (about 400 feet away); What does it mean to "hitch your horse"? (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fremont.
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