La Porte in Plumas County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Reilly’s Saloon
Erected 2011 by E Clampus Vitus, Frank C. Reilly Chapter No. 5978.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1860.
Location. 39° 41.003′ N, 120° 58.986′ W. Marker is in La Porte, California, in Plumas County. Marker is on Main Street just north of Pike Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Strawberry Valley CA 95981, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Fuller & Buell (within shouting distance of this marker); Frank D. Everts (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Cleve O’Rourke Memorial Stampmill (about 400 feet away); La Porte’s Chinese Community (about 400 feet away); John Conly & Co. Bankers (about 400 feet away); Rabbit Creek House (about 500 feet away); The Union Hotel (about 500 feet away); Emigrant Trail (about 800 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in La Porte.
Regarding Reilly’s Saloon. Frank Reilly, wife Lucille, and her mother Marie Sandberg, were La Porte to most people from the late 1930’s to the middle 1960’s. In the 30’s they (along with Marie’s first husband Lucien Amy) extended their warm hospitality to all comers, first at the La Porte Hotel and later at Reilly’s Saloon and Café. Frank was born in Forbestown and before becoming an innkeeper he was the foreman of the Feather Fork Mine. Frank, Lucille, and “Mom” were always ready to welcome you with hot food and drinks and good companionship.
Source: Walking Tour of La Porte
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 12, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 713 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 12, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.