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

Site of the Dougherty Station Hotel

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, October 8, 2013

1. Site of the Dougherty Station Hotel Marker

Inscription. Built at the crossroads in 1862 by James Witt Dougherty where it served travelers going by stagecoach from Oakland to Stockton and from San Jose to Martinez and Sacramento. This area was named Dougherty Station from 1862 until 1878, and the hotel alternated with the Green Store as Post Office. John Bonde owned and operated the hotel from 1895 until the early 1920's. Henry Bevilaqua, Charlie Mayo, the Bertola Family and others operated a restaurant here from the early 1920's until destroyed by fire on July 5, 1955.

Erected 1987 by DHPA, ECV No. 13 & Dublin Tech Center.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list. A significant historical month for this entry is July 1966.

Location. 37° 42.087′ N, 121° 56.318′ W. Marker is in Dublin, California, in Alameda County. It is at the intersection of Dublin Boulevard and Donlon Way, on the right when traveling west on Dublin Boulevard. Marker is on the northwest corner. 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: Amador Valley Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); The Green Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Murray-Green Homes

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(about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Heritage Park & Museums (about 400 feet away); Kolb's "Sunday School" Barn (about 500 feet away); The Kolbs of Dublin (about 500 feet away); Old St. Raymond’s Church (about 500 feet away); Dobbel Family (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dublin.

Photographed by Bill Kirchner, October 8, 2013

2. Site of the Dougherty Station Hotel Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 26, 2013, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,144 times since then and 32 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 26, 2013, by Bill Kirchner of Tucson, Arizona. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.