Quincy in Plumas County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Plumas Club

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, May 30, 2012

1. Plumas Club Marker

Inscription. Built in 1914 as “Harvey’s Place” by Harvey Egbert. During Prohibition Ed Dory ran the Quincy Dairy Store & some slot machines here. Zola & Plumas “Plumie” Stokes bought the saloon from Egbert in 1947. In 1989 Plumie sold the building to Melody and Bob Zernich. Ancient photos indicate that ECV No. 8 has made it their “offishul” waterin’ hole.

Erected 2008 by E Clampus Vitus, Las Plumas del Oro Chapter No. 8.

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 1914.

Location. 39° 56.21′ N, 120° 56.819′ W. Marker is in Quincy, California, in Plumas County. It is on West Main Street (State Highway 89 / 70), on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 441 West Main Street, Quincy CA 95971, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in California’s Shasta Cascade

and in the Sierra Nevada.

It is also in the American Mountain West.

Globally, it is in North America,

in the Cascade Range,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Bear Dance (within shouting distance of this marker); Arthur W. Keddie (within shouting distance of this marker); World War Memorial (about 300 feet away); American Ranch and Hotel (about 400 feet away); Forest Stationers

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(about 400 feet away); Beckwourth Trail – American Ranch (about 400 feet away); Goodwin Law Office (about 500 feet away); Plumas County Veterans Memorial (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Quincy.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Plumas Lodge No. 60 F&AM (was about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been confirmed missing).

Plumas Club and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, May 30, 2012

2. Plumas Club and Marker

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, May 31, 2012

3. Plumas Club

Credits. This page was last revised on January 9, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 18, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 1,379 times since then and 63 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 18, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.