Jackson in Amador County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Constitution Saloon

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, March 27, 2011

1. Constitution Saloon Marker

Inscription. Constitution Saloon
Circa 1860-1917

Woman's Club of Jackson
1917-1998

Erected 1998.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Charity & Public Work • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Industry & Commerce • Women.

Location. 38° 20.959′ N, 120° 46.401′ W. Marker is in Jackson, California, in Amador County. It is on Summit Street near Court Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 47 Summit Street, Jackson CA 95642, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in California’s Gold Country

and in the Sierra Nevada.

It is also in the American Mountain West.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Pacific Rim,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and 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 Court House Well (here, next to this marker); Sesquicentennial Court House Site (a few steps from this marker); In Memoriam: The '49ers (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named Constitution Saloon (a few steps from this marker); Excelsior Parlor 31 (a few steps from this marker); Law Office (within shouting distance of this marker); S. Harris Clothing Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Steckler's Building (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jackson.

Regarding Constitution Saloon. In 1998 Excelsior

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Parlor #31 of the Native Sons of the Golden West purchased this building from the Women's Club of Jackson. Having opened a doorway into the Native Sons Hall, the Constitution Saloon once again serves libations to members of the Native Sons and the Native Daughters of the Golden West and their guests.

The Former Constitution Saloon and Woman's Club Hall image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, March 28, 2011

2. The Former Constitution Saloon and Woman's Club Hall

Constitution Saloon (Women's Club of Jackson) & Excelsior Parlor NSGW Hall image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James King, January 25, 2014

3. Constitution Saloon (Women's Club of Jackson) & Excelsior Parlor NSGW Hall

Both buildings are now owned by Excelsior Parlor, a doorway opened between them and the Constitution Saloon has returned to it's original purpose as a (now private) saloon & social hall.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 8, 2025. It was originally submitted on May 15, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 796 times since then and 10 times this year. Last updated on February 2, 2014, by James King of San Miguel, California. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 15, 2011, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. 3. submitted on February 1, 2014, by James King of San Miguel, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.