Nevada City in Nevada County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
National Exchange Hotel
1854
Companies which became Pacific Gas & Electric formed here.
Site of the first whipping post in state.
Façade unchanged since 1854.
Erected 1968 by Wm. Bull Meek - Wm. Morris Stewart Chapter No. 10, E Clampus Vitus. (Marker Number 899.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks, and the E Clampus Vitus series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1854.
Location. 39° 15.742′ N, 121° 1.082′ W. Marker is in Nevada City, California, in Nevada County. Marker is on Broad Street, on the right when traveling east. Marker is mounted on the front of the building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 211 Broad Street, Nevada City CA 95959, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The National Hotel (a few steps from this marker); Hydraulic Gold Mining 21-Inch Gate Valve (within shouting distance of this marker); The Monitor (within shouting distance of this marker); Ladies of the Evening (within shouting distance of this marker); The Flagg Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Nevada City, The “Queen City of the Northern Mines” (within shouting distance of this marker); Kidd & Knox Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Shaft Drill Core (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Nevada City.
Regarding National Exchange Hotel. See “Nearby Marker” The National Hotel for additional information.
In 2006 the hotel was featured in the Hallmark Production seen on the Hallmark Channel A Christmas Card, with John Newton, Alice Evans and Ed Asner.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 5, 2020. It was originally submitted on February 17, 2011, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 729 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on February 17, 2011, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 2, 3. submitted on October 23, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 4. submitted on November 3, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 5, 6. submitted on February 17, 2011, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.