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

Rocca's Hall, Theatre, Arena

No. 2

— Historic (Water) Main Street -Jackson —

Rocca's Hall, Theatre, Arena Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by James King, January 26, 2014

1. Rocca's Hall, Theatre, Arena Marker

Inscription.
Arose after 1862 fire. Live Theatre in 19th century. Boxing ring, athletic club.
1863

Erected by Jackson Business & Community Association. (Marker Number 2.)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Entertainment • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1863.

Location. 38° 20.895′ N, 120° 46.395′ W. Marker is in Jackson, California, in Amador County. It is at the intersection of Water Street and Broadway, on the left when traveling west on Water Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 15 Broadway, 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: Site of 1852 Louisiana House (a few steps from this marker); Masonic Hall & Court House (a few steps from this marker); Dr. Sharp's Drug, Ginocchio's Store (a few steps from this marker); Wells Fargo Building (a few steps from this marker); Union Hotel & Odd Fellows Hall Lodge #36 (a few steps from this marker); Wells Fargo & Co. Express and Banking Office (a few steps from this marker); The Louisiana House (within shouting distance of this marker); Jackson Fire Bell (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Jackson.

Regarding Rocca's Hall, Theatre, Arena.

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From the "Walking Main Street Jackson" tour brochure: While the lower story has a faux-Western front, the top facade hasn't changed since Epley and Elderkin laid it in 1863 after the fire. Previously, in late 1853 and '54, Amos Barrett and Daniel Maujer had a store here, and Barrett began his career as Wells, Fargo & Co. Express agent. Known as Rocca's Hall, it was the long-time venue for entertainments, theatricals and even pugilistic exhibitions and fights.

Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, May 18, 2023

2. Rocca's Hall, Theatre, Arena Marker

Plaque is behind the dressmakers mannequin

Rocca's Hall, Theatre, Arena image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, May 18, 2023

3. Rocca's Hall, Theatre, Arena

Amador Masonic Temple
Plaque is on far right behind the dressmakers mannequin

Credits. This page was last revised on December 11, 2025. It was originally submitted on March 20, 2015, by James King of San Miguel, California. This page has been viewed 514 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on March 20, 2015, by James King of San Miguel, California. 2, 3. submitted on May 18, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.