6/12/2002
Landmark information
- Location:
On old Hwy 99, 0.7 mi SW of Sims exit, 6.9 mi S of Castella - Plaque:
Other Plaque - Site:
Nothing Remains - Date First Visited:
6/12/2002 - Date Most Recently Visited:
6/12/2002 - GPS Coordinates:
N 41 3.996, W 122 21.773
About this landmark
Plaque text:
This tablet marks the location of the famous
Southern Hotel
and
Stage Station
The original building was a log cabin built in 1859.
During a half century many noted people, who made early California history, were entertained in this hotel.
Dedicated to the memory of Simeon Fisher Southern and hist wife Sarah Lafferty Southern pioneers of the gold trail 1849-1855
Erected by their daughters May H. and Fannie E. Southern May 20, 1931.