Elk Grove in Sacramento County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Old Elk Grove

“Just West of This Point”

Photographed by Syd Whittle, April 17, 2009

1. Old Elk Grove Marker

Inscription. Started at James Hall’s Hotel in 1850 (an outstanding brick building destroyed by the freeway) on Upper Stockton Road and moved a mile north to James Buckner’s Ranch a few years later. The town moved to its present site on the railroad in the 1870’s.

Erected 1968 by New Helvetia Chapter No. 5, E. Clampus Vitus, March 9, 1968.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Places • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1850.

Location. 38° 23.774′ N, 121° 22.768′ W. Marker is in Elk Grove, California, in Sacramento County. It is on East Stockton Road, on the right when traveling north. Marker is located at the entrance to the parking area for the Elk Grove Hotel and Stage Stop Museum, adjacent to the west entrance to the Elk Grove Community Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 9941 East Stockton Boulevard, Elk Grove CA 95624, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in California’s Sacramento Metro,

in Sacramento Valley,

and specifically in the Central Valley.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

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 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: The Lincoln Highway (within shouting distance of this marker); James Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Rhoads School (approx. 0.3 miles away); Elitha Cumi Donner - Wilder

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(approx. 0.9 miles away); Original Town Site of Elk Grove (approx. 1.1 miles away); Elk Grove History (approx. 1.2 miles away); Independent Order of Odd Fellows (approx. 1.2 miles away); a different marker also named Elk Grove History (approx. 1.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Elk Grove.

Additional keywords. Gold Rush

Photographed by Syd Whittle, April 17, 2009

2. Old Elk Grove Marker

The large brick building in the background is The Elk Grove Hotel and Stage Stop. Currently the Elk Grove Historical Society Museum.

Elk Grove Hotel and Stage Stop Museum image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, April 17, 2009

3. Elk Grove Hotel and Stage Stop Museum

Elk Grove Hotel and Stage Stop Museum - Elk Grove House image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, April 17, 2009

4. Elk Grove Hotel and Stage Stop Museum - Elk Grove House

An Additional Marker Located at this Site image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, April 17, 2009

5. An Additional Marker Located at this Site

This plaque is dedicated to Guy G. Foulks, a grandson of the pioneer Euphemia Foulks. A widow, who with her five children settled in this community in 1853. In recognition of his many years of service to Elk Grove Parlor 41 and to the Grand Parlor, Native Sons of the Golden West.

Elk Grove Parlor 41 N.S.G.W. and Liberty Parlor 213 N.D.G.W. Dedicated by Grand President Walton P. Rego.
October 2, 1965

Wide View of Second Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, April 17, 2009

6. Wide View of Second Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on August 5, 2019. It was originally submitted on April 17, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,998 times since then and 31 times this year. Last updated on July 30, 2012, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 17, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 5, 6. submitted on April 21, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.