On North Washington Street (State Highway 49) at School Road, on the left when traveling north on North Washington Street.
Discovered 1851, by Chileans, they took out a substantial amount of free gold.
Early 1870's acquired by James Divoll, Charles Clark, and Joseph Bray, sinking a shaft 1500 ft. in 1877. Big strike came in 1879, 990 lbs. of gold was removed in one . . . — — Map (db m7565) HM
On Bradford Street, on the right when traveling east.
One of Sonora's iconic buildings, it was constructed in 1903. S.S. Bradford died shortly before the building was completed and it was named in his honor. The first occupant downstairs was merchant Jules Michel, with Dr. R. I. Bromley occupying the . . . — — Map (db m301051) HM
On South Washington Street at Theall Street, on the right when traveling north on South Washington Street.
Built in 1852 by Alonzo Green and James Lane, the City Hotel was constructed of adobe, slate and brick. A family hotel, there was a saloon, billard [sic] and dining room on the first floor, with private rooms and parlors upstairs. Originally . . . — — Map (db m53328) HM
E Clampus Vitus was conceived in the mountains of West Virginia by Ephraim Bee and brought to the mother lode of California by Joe Zumwalt who was seeking fortune. Once established it spread through the diggin like wildfire and has grown from its . . . — — Map (db m272741) HM
Following the incorporation of E Clampus Vitus in 1940, the corporate officers met in different cities and towns, did not meet annually, and first met in Sonora in 1947. By
1962, the Grand Council and Board of Proctors had been created and these . . . — — Map (db m272748) HM
On Mono Way (Old State Highway 108) at Greenley Road, on the right when traveling east on Mono Way (Old State Highway 108).
Sonora was the goal of many emigrants traveling the various overland and sea routes.
The 1852 Clark-Skidmore Party of emigrants from Elizabethtown, Ohio and Lawrenceburg, Indiana struggled to force a wagon train up the Walker River and over the . . . — — Map (db m7566) HM
On South Washington Street, on the right when traveling south.
Built 1850, by Dr. Lewis C. Gunn, '49er physician, druggist, educator, county recorder, publisher "Sonora Herald" and promoter of many civic enterprises. Home of Dr. Gunn's family 1851-1861. County Recorder's Office 1850-1852. Printing office . . . — — Map (db m51564) HM
On Golden Street at Cemetery Lane on Golden Street.
“His heart was finer metal than any gold his shovel ever brought to light”. Gallant Mex. War veteran fought in principal battles. Came California, ’49, Jackass Hill, ’50. Built famous cabin, intimately associated there with Mark Twain . . . — — Map (db m53330) HM
On West Bradford Avenue west of Lower Sunset Drive, on the right when traveling west.
Through this region passed, in May, 1827, Jedediah Strong Smith and his mountain men, the first recorded crossing of the Sierra Nevada by white men. — — Map (db m301049) HM
On North Washington Street south of West Dodge Street, on the left when traveling south.
First issue published Oct. 10, 1938 and last issue published June 30, 1958. Incorporated in The Union Democrat on July 1, 1958. First offset-lithographic newspaper adjudicated by the California Supreme Court, April 15, 1950. Admitted to the . . . — — Map (db m301048) HM
On South Stewart Street just south of Lyons Street, on the right when traveling north.
This monument is dedicated to the memory of the Chinese pioneers who for years made this section their home. It was a city within a city whose residents were isolated from their surrounding neighbors by a barrier of language, custom and religion. . . . — — Map (db m301043) HM
On South Washington Street at Theall Street, on the right when traveling north on South Washington Street.
This building is one of the oldest in Sonora, constructed of brick and stunning natural rock. From the 1850's until the 1870's, Rueben Pasteur bought and sold gold dust at this location. Later it was a dry goods store operated by Edward and Bert . . . — — Map (db m301045) HM
On North Washington St. (State Highway 49) at Elkins Street, on the right when traveling north on North Washington St..
The corner property was originally called Patrick’s Corner, after George Washington Patrick, an early settler of Sonora and one of its first mayors. At the outbreak of the Civil War in 1861, Patrick left Sonora to volunteer his services to the . . . — — Map (db m6968) HM
On Shaw's Flat Road at Mt Brow Road, on the left when traveling south on Shaw's Flat Road.
In 1850 this community was alive with gold miners. James D. Fair, after whom the Fairmont Hotel in San Francisco is named, was one of the most notable. The Mississippi House, built in 1850, contains many relics including the original bar . . . — — Map (db m6811) HM
On Yaney Avenue at North Green Street, on the right when traveling west on Yaney Avenue.
Established in July, 1854, the pioneer newspaper was published at this location continuously until 1954. First publisher was Albert N. Francisco followed by a colorful group of editors that included Prentice Milford, John and Ferdinand Van . . . — — Map (db m31909) HM
On West Stockton Street at South Green Street (California Highway 49), on the right when traveling east on West Stockton Street.
First public water well in the city of Sonora and located on the perimeter of the early day plaza that was established by the Mexican immigrants as Sonora Camp. The well has its source in a spring underground at the northwest corner of the Bank of . . . — — Map (db m53261) HM
On South Washington Street south of Church Street, on the right when traveling north.
“Queen of the Southern Mines”, settled 1848 by Mexicans from Sonora, Mexico. City government established 1849. “Sonora Herald”, first newspaper in California mines, established July 4, 1950. Single copy, fifty cents; yearly, . . . — — Map (db m32021) HM
On South Washington Street at Church Street, on the right when traveling north on South Washington Street.
The Sonora Fountain was first erected in 1904 in the center of Washington Street, 75 feet northerly of its present location. Cast in an East Coast foundry, it was purchased by the Woman’s Christian Temperance Union and used for many years as a . . . — — Map (db m32018) HM
On South Washington Street near Golden Chain Highway/West Stockton Street (California Highway 49), on the right when traveling south.
The Sonora Inn, originally the Hotel Victoria, is comprised of two buildings. The northern structure is stone and the southern is wood. G.B. Ventre and Philip Cavalero began construction on the stone building in 1895. Before its completion the . . . — — Map (db m51557) HM
On West Lytton Street, on the right when traveling west.
Respectful burial of the dead is an important part of the Odd Fellows mission and land was purchased for cemeteries
soon after lodges were established. Sonora Lodge No. 10 established this cemetery in 1856, just three years after the
lodge's . . . — — Map (db m272688) HM
On South Washington Street (State Highway 49) south of West Church Street, on the right when traveling south.
James Divoll and Joseph Bray, owners of the Bonanza mine constructed the Star Flouring Mills on this site in 1879. In August 1885 the mill burned, leaving the stone and brick walls. From the ruins they built the Opera Hall. The Hall was only active . . . — — Map (db m31926) HM
On West Stockton Road (State Highway 49) at Southgate Drive, on the right when traveling north on West Stockton Road.
For many years Stockton Road has been the main western entrance to Sonora. Originally it turned into a very narrow street at Bradford Street, and traffic would then continue into the City on Bradford.
This Shay engine was built by Lima . . . — — Map (db m31996) HM
On Theall Street, on the right when traveling east.
In 1857, William Sugg, a freed slave, built this three-room brick-faced adobe house. The adobe blocks were made in the front yard. The walls are up to 18 inches thick. A wood frame kitchen was at the rear. As Sugg’s family eventually grew to 11 . . . — — Map (db m31861) HM
On Yaney Street west of North Green Street, on the right when traveling west.
Constructed April 1981 – August 1982
Dedicated to the Citizens of
Tuolumne County
The Board of Supervisors
Clyde D. May – Chairman
Mildred Filiberti • Sidney H. Hatler • Steven C. Szalay • Billy H. Marr • William C. Davidson . . . — — Map (db m32012) HM
Near West Yaney Avenue north of North Green Street.
In 1854, Tuolumne County’s first courthouse was erected on this site donated to the county by John and Israel P. Yaney.
The cornerstone of the present courthouse, which replaced it, was dedicated September 26, 1898, at ceremonies held under the . . . — — Map (db m51574) HM
Near West Bradford Avenue west of Lower Sunset Drive, on the right when traveling west.
Following a grand jury indictment terming the current county jail a “public nuisance,” this site was acquired by the Board of Supervisors and a new jail constructed in 1857. The original building burned on December 20, 1865, taking the life of . . . — — Map (db m301050) HM
On North Washington Street (State Highway 49) at East Jackson Street, on the right when traveling north on North Washington Street.
[ First Marker - See Photo #1 ]
Veterans Memorial Building
American Legion Post 58 & Auxiliary
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3154 & Auxiliary
Disabled American Veterans Chapter 119 & . . . — — Map (db m31933) WM
On North Washington Street (State Highway 49) south of West Dodge Street, on the right when traveling north.
This building first used by Fred Freund, cabinet maker, upholsterer, undertaker in 1858. Prior to the 90’s, it was known as the Yosemite Hotel – later changed to the Yo–Semite House. It has been a hotel, hardware store, general store and restored . . . — — Map (db m298247) HM
