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

Adam's Express Agency

No. 18

— Historic Main Street -Jackson —

Adam's Express Agency Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James King, January 25, 2015

1. Adam's Express Agency Marker

Inscription. Hot coals ignited epic
1862 fire here
Reichling Bros. Assayers, Jewelers

c1863

Erected by Jackson Business & Community Association. (Marker Number 18.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1862.

Location. 38° 20.922′ N, 120° 46.43′ W. Marker is in Jackson, California, in Amador County. Marker is on North Main Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 30-36 North Main Street, Jackson CA 95642, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. M Harris Clothing Store (here, next to this marker); Tellier's St. Louis Saloon (here, next to this marker); U.S. Bakery, Early Amador Dispatch (a few steps from this marker); Hangman's Tree (a few steps from this marker); S. Harris Clothing Store (a few steps from this marker); Lory, Gallo Hotel & Astor House (within shouting distance of this marker); Webb Building & Old Livery Stable (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.

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tour brochure: Our history says 30 Main is where the 1862 Jackson fire started. Ere that, Francis and Paul Reichling moved in to buy and assay gold. Earlier, the site housed rivals of Wells, Fargo & Co.; Hunter & Co., Adams & Co. and Pacific Express. One-story bricks arose here and next door. Both stores acquired second floors early in the 20th century.

Adam's Express Agency Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed By James King, January 25, 2015

2. Adam's Express Agency Building

The plaque is to the left of the brownish door, center of the building.

Credits. This page was last revised on September 1, 2020. It was originally submitted on March 18, 2015, by James King of San Miguel, California. This page has been viewed 348 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 18, 2015, by James King of San Miguel, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.