Gonzales in Monterey County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

The Stag Saloon

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, March 20, 2013

1. The Stag Saloon Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

(There are two markers mounted on the monument.)
Upper Marker:
Built in 1873, it is the oldest structure in Gonzales. It became a saloon in 1890 and has never strayed from such an honorable enterprise since that time.

Lower Marker:
It was right behind you.
Close your eyes and imagine sounds
From the past, swinging doors, the
Clink of glasses, a toast to someone. Gone, But Not Forgotten

Erected by Upper Marker 1978, Lower Marker 2009 - E Clampus Vitus, Monterey Viejo Chapter No. 1846.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Entertainment • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1873.

Location. 36° 30.382′ N, 121° 26.648′ W. Marker is in Gonzales, California, in Monterey County. Marker is on Alta Street just north of 3rd Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 328 Alta Street, Gonzales CA 93926, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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are within 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The Mustard Seed Trail (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Gonzales (about 700 feet away); Gonzales Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); Railroad Station Site (approx. 8.4 miles away); Cesar Chavez Park (approx. 8½ miles away); Mission Nuestra Señora Dolorosísima de la Soledad (approx. 8½ miles away); El Camino Real Bell (approx. 8.6 miles away); The De Anza Expedition in Soledad (approx. 8.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Gonzales.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, March 20, 2013

2. The Stag Saloon Marker

These markers face the sidewalk and the site.

The Former Site of the Stag Saloon image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, March 20, 2013

3. The Former Site of the Stag Saloon

The Stag Saloon at the Time of the First Marker's Dedication image. Click for full size.

Photographed By E Clampus Vitus Plaques Book 1930-1995, October 21, 1978

4. The Stag Saloon at the Time of the First Marker's Dedication

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 8, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 661 times since then and 109 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on April 8, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.