Mormon Tavern, California Explained

Mormon Tavern is a former hotel, saloon and stage stop in El Dorado County, California.[1] It was located on the emigrant road 0.5miles west of Clarksville.

The place was founded in 1848 or 49 by a mormon named Morgan.[2] It served as a stop on the Pony Express from 1860 to 1861. There is no certain account of how the place got its name, which is quite incongruous: Mormons (Latter Day Saints) typically don't drink alcohol (as would be served in a tavern).

The site is now registered as California Historical Landmark #699.

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38.6562°N -121.0595°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Clarksville, Mormon Tavern and Cemetery . live . https://archive.today/20240216040344/https://californiapioneer.com/destinations/clarksville/ . February 16, 2024 . 2024-02-16 . The California Pioneer Heritage Foundation . en-US.
  2. Web site: Drake-Maurer . Debi . El Dorado Hills and the Gold Rush . live . https://archive.today/20240216041216/http://www.sierrafoothillmagazine.com/eldohist.html . February 16, 2024 . 2024-02-16 . Sierra Foothill Magazine.

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