Carson City, Nevada — The American Mountains (Southwest)

St. Charles Hotel

Photographed By Chris English, August 30, 2009

1. St. Charles Hotel Marker

Inscription. One of the oldest continuously operating hotels in the state. It is composed of two hotels. The three story St. Charles and the two story Muller House next door south. Construction of both buildings took place in 1862 with completion in August of that year. Geo. Remington, Al Muller Dan Plitt were the first proprietors. In September, Charlie Slicer became the first bar owner serving the finest spirits money could buy. As one of the most elegant hotels in the state it became the main stage stop in Carson CIty. The best known and most popular owner was George Tufly, a banker and man about town who had it from 1866 to 1875. It has had many other owners since. It is currently listed in the National Register of Historic Places of the United States.

Erected 1984 by Snowshoe Thompson Chapter #1827 E Clampus Vitus.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1862.

Location. 39° 9.752′ N, 119° 46.029′ W. Marker is in Carson City, Nevada. Marker is at the intersection of West 3rd Street and Carson Street (Business U.S. 395), on the right when traveling west on West 3rd Street. Marker is located on the NE

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corner of the building on the north wall, facing 3rd street and the Pony Express Station Marker. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 310 South Carson Street, Carson City NV 89701, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Carson City (a few steps from this marker); Ormsby House (within shouting distance of this marker); Kit Carson 1843 – 44 (within shouting distance of this marker); Felice Cohn (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Tribute to Nevada Miners (about 300 feet away); Abraham Van Santvoord Curry (about 400 feet away); Nevada’s Capitol (about 500 feet away); a different marker also named Carson City (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Carson City.

Also see . . .
1. St. Charles – Muller’s Hotel. The St. Charles, named after well-reputed hotels back East, was billed by its builders as a first-class hotel, "the pleasantest resort in Carson and where everything kept by the bar is the best quality." (Submitted on October 5, 2009.)

2. The St. Charles Hotel. Carsonpedia online encyclopedia article on the St. Charles Hotel. (Submitted on October 5, 2009.)

Additional keywords. Hotels

St. Charles Hotel image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Chris English, August 30, 2009

2. St. Charles Hotel

Marker is visible on the north wall corner facing the photographer.

Photographed By Unknown

3. St. Charles Hotel

Courtesy of the National Register of Historic Places

Credits. This page was last revised on December 20, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 5, 2009, by Chris English of Phoenix, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,495 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 5, 2009, by Chris English of Phoenix, Arizona. 3. submitted on October 5, 2009. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.