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

Steckler's Building

No. 15

— Historic Main Street -Jackson —

Steckler's Building Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James King, January 25, 2015

1. Steckler's Building Marker

Inscription. A Calaveras County clerk's
shanty in 1851
Masonic Lodge 2nd Floor,
1854-1862

c1863

Erected by Jackson Business & Community Association. (Marker Number 15.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Government & Politics. A significant historical year for this entry is 1851.

Location. 38° 20.938′ N, 120° 46.446′ W. Marker is in Jackson, California, in Amador County. It is at the intersection of North Main Street and Court Street, on the right when traveling north on North Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 48 North Main 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: Brumel's Building (a few steps from this marker); - Jackson - (a few steps from this marker); S. Harris Clothing Store (a few steps from this marker); Levy & Co. (a few steps from this marker); Pioneer Hall (a few steps from this marker); Stampfly's Tent, Republic House (a few steps from this marker); Weller Hardware, Pioneer Hall (a few steps from this marker); U.S. Bakery, Early Amador Dispatch (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jackson.

Regarding Steckler's Building.

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From the "Walking Main Street Jackson" tour brochure: This historic corner below the former courthouse was first a "county clerk's shanty" when Jackson's Creek became county seat in 1851. In the mid-1850s, Charles Steckler erected a two-story brick. It succumbed to the '62 fire, but was rebuilt. Upstairs from 1854 to 1862 was the Jackson's Masonic Lodge. The Oddfellows also used the hall until they bought their own building down the street.

Steckler's Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James King, January 25, 2015

2. Steckler's Building

Credits. This page was last revised on January 8, 2025. It was originally submitted on March 19, 2015, by James King of San Miguel, California. This page has been viewed 541 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 19, 2015, by James King of San Miguel, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.