Georgetown in El Dorado County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
American River Inn
Photographed by Syd Whittle, April 24, 2012
1. American River Inn Marker
formerly
American Hotel
Destroyed by fire, 1899
Rebuilt by F. Schmeder 1899
Erected 1986 by Growlersburg Chapter 86, 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 1899.
Location. 38° 54.434′ N, 120° 50.304′ W. Marker is in Georgetown, California, in El Dorado County. It is on Orleans Street, on the right when traveling west. The marker is mounted on the front of the building to the right of the entrance door. The building sits at the intersection of Orleans Street and Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6600 Orleans Street, Georgetown CA 95634, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Sacramento Metro, in the Gold Country, and in the Sierra Nevada. It is also in the American Mountain West. Globally, it is in North America, on the Ring of Fire, on the Pacific Rim, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The American Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Growlersburg Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 9241 (within shouting distance of this marker); Georgetown Blues (within shouting distance of this marker); Georgetown - Pride of the Sierras (within shouting distance of this marker); Miners Club (within shouting distance of this marker); Georgetown Firehouse (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Georgetown Volunteer Firemen (about 300 feet away); Chief Jack Anderson (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Georgetown.
Regarding American River Inn. See Nearby Marker "The American Hotel" for additional information and "Also See" links.
Photographed by Syd Whittle, April 24, 2012
2. American River Inn
The marker is visible mounted on the wall to the right of the entrance door.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 29, 2012, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 773 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 29, 2012, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.
