Dublin in Alameda County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Amador Valley Hotel

(Later the Dublin Hotel)

Photographed by Syd Whittle, September 29, 2012

1. Amador Valley Hotel Marker

Inscription. For 86 years a favorite congregating spot. Built by John Green in 1860, with a balcony over the porch and a gabled roof. A famous cross-roads stop and transfer point on the Oakland-Stockton and Martinez-San Jose stagecoach routes intil the 1890's and then for buses until demolished in January 1946.
This marker stands on the site of the front doors.

Erected 1979 by Joaquin Murrieta Chapter 13, E Clampus Vitus.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list. A significant historical month for this entry is January 1946.

Location. 37° 42.07′ N, 121° 56.306′ W. Marker is in Dublin, California, in Alameda County. It is at the intersection of Donlon Way and Dublin Boulevard, on the right when traveling south on Donlon Way. The marker is located at the Dublin Heritage Park and Museums. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Dublin CA 94568, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in California’s San Francisco Bay Area

and on the Coast Ranges.

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 walking distance of this marker: The Green Store (a few steps from this marker); Site of the Dougherty Station Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Murray-Green Homes

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(within shouting distance of this marker); Heritage Park & Museums (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Kolb's "Sunday School" Barn (about 400 feet away); The Kolbs of Dublin (about 400 feet away); Old St. Raymond’s Church (about 400 feet away); Dobbel Family (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dublin.

Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, July 6, 2022

2. Amador Valley Hotel Marker

Photographed by Syd Whittle, September 29, 2012

3. Amador Valley Hotel Marker

Photographed by Syd Whittle, September 29, 2012

4. Amador Valley Hotel Marker

Heritage Park & Museums Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, September 29, 2012

5. Heritage Park & Museums Marker

On the nearby marker "Heritage Park & Museums" there is a sketch of the corner of Donlon Way and Dublin Boulevard in 1867. The Amador Valley Hotel can be seen on the corner. Click on photo to enlarge.

Credits. This page was last revised on July 10, 2022. It was originally submitted on September 30, 2012, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,030 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on September 30, 2012, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 2. submitted on July 7, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. 3, 4, 5. submitted on September 30, 2012, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.