Volcano in Amador County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Moose Milk
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, June 28, 2008
1. Moose Milk Marker
The date on the rededication plaque just below the main plaque is, May 15, 5989 - the Clamper year date for May 15, 1984.
Dedicated this 13th day of January, 1951 by E Clampus Vitus.
[A rededication marker, just below the main one, reads]:
Our Year
Chapter 49
E Clampus Vitus
[The Clamper year 5989 equates to 1984]
Erected 1951 by E Clampus Vitus.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list. A significant historical month for this entry is January 1951.
Location. 38° 26.503′ N, 120° 37.846′ W. Marker is in Volcano, California, in Amador County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Main Street and St. George Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 16104 Main Street, Volcano CA 95689, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. St. George Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); General Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Carlo Andrea Dondero (within shouting distance of this marker); Soldier Gulch (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line);
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More about this marker. Marker is to the right of the front door of the Whiskey Flat Saloon (adjacent to and to the left of the St. George Hotel), just above the ashtray.
Regarding Moose Milk. Moose Milk, as served in this saloon, consisted of a generous shot of bourbon, an equal measure of half-and-half cream, and some rum. Served over ice, and topped with nutmeg, it may be an acquired taste. It did seem to have the property of improving in flavor, the more that was drunk.
Additional commentary.
1. Hidden Marker
If I'm not mistaken that hidden marker used to hang in the National Hotel and referred to where the police station now stands.
Editor's Note: We have reports of a marker in the hotel, but as yet no confirmation whether it was this marker or a similar one.
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, June 28, 2008
2. The Whiskey Flat Saloon
Directly next to the St. George Hotel, with a door connecting the two on the inside. The saloon was added on to the hotel in the 1930's.
Additional keywords. Drinks, Beverages, Booze
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, June 28, 2008
3. Bonus Historical Marker!
This historical marker hangs above the bar inside the saloon. The text reads:
Botilleas Bordellos
Worlds oldest profession flourished 50 yds. east of this plaque for many years until this most perfect example of free enterprise was padlocked by unsympathetic politicians.
E.R.E.C.T.I.O.N.S. 1968
The bartender was of the opinion that this was probably a copy of a Clamper marker. Note that "Botilleas" was the prior name of the town of Jackson (~10 miles away) during the early part of the Gold Rush, so it is conceivable this plaque, or its twin, was hung in Jackson at some point.
E.R.E.C.T.I.O.N.S. 1968
The bartender was of the opinion that this was probably a copy of a Clamper marker. Note that "Botilleas" was the prior name of the town of Jackson (~10 miles away) during the early part of the Gold Rush, so it is conceivable this plaque, or its twin, was hung in Jackson at some point.
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, June 28, 2008
4. The St. George Hotel
Built in 1862, 3 stories, constructed of 14-inch brick to make it more fireproof than its two predecessors, the Eureka (1851), and the Empire (1859), which unfortunately had not been quite so fireproof. B.F. George constructed the hotel, and named it the 'St. George' to thwart the 'demonic fire dragon', it is said.
In addition to the saloon, the hotel has 12 rooms with shared baths, a restaurant, and an outdoor patio and gardens.
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, June 28, 2008
5. St. George Hotel National Register of Historic Places Marker
The St. George Hotel is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 26, 2018. It was originally submitted on July 11, 2008, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 3,793 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on July 11, 2008, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
