St. Helena in Napa County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

NSGW & Historic District

Photographed By Loren Wilson

1. NSGW & Historic District Plaque

Inscription. The Native Sons of the Golden West Hall has served for more than a century as a gathering place and social center of community activity within St. Helena. It is situated just outside the SW edge of the St. Helena Historic Commercial District, which begins to the north and east of this building and encompasses the entire commercial downtown on both sides of Main Street. Main Street is set off by three-globed cast-iron street lamps from the 1915 Panama-Pacific Exposition, adding to the classic small-town feel of St. Helena.

Erected 1999 by Sam Brannan Chapter #1004, E Clampus Vitus.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1915.

Location. 38° 30.169′ N, 122° 28.132′ W. Marker is in St. Helena, California, in Napa County. Marker is on Spring Street south of Oak Avenue, on the left when traveling south. The plaque is located at the entrance of the Native Sons of the Golden West Hall. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1313 Spring Street, Saint Helena CA 94574, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Richie Block (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); Robert Louis Stevenson

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(approx. 0.3 miles away); Hudson House (approx. 0.8 miles away); Beringer Brothers Winery (approx. 0.8 miles away); Stonebridge (approx. 0.9 miles away); Chalet Bernensis (approx. 1.1 miles away); Charles Krug 1825 - 1892 (approx. 1½ miles away); Charles Krug Winery (approx. 1½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in St. Helena.

Additional commentary.
1. Additional Information Regarding the Marker Dedication
Rich Benyo was Noble Grand Humbug when this plaque was dedicated. Plaque wording by Loren A. Wilson

— Submitted April 22, 2012, by Loren Wilson of Sebastopol, California.

Native Sons Hall image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Loren Wilson

2. Native Sons Hall

Native Sons of the Golden West Hall image. Click for full size.

February 21, 2009

3. Native Sons of the Golden West Hall

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 22, 2012, by Loren Wilson of Sebastopol, California. This page has been viewed 776 times since then and 18 times this year. Last updated on May 25, 2012. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 22, 2012, by Loren Wilson of Sebastopol, California. 3. submitted on April 29, 2012. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.