California Landmark 33
Southern's Stage Station
19010 Mears Ridge Road
Sims
19 September 2006 (Click the Photo to Read the Plaque)
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 his wife Sarah Lafferty Southern
Pioneers of the gold trade 1849-1855
Erected by their daughters May R. and Fannie E. Southern
May 30, 1931
19 September 2006 Mears Ridge Road Near Site of Southern Stage Station
(Click the Photo to Zoom)
To find this site, drive south from Dunsmuir on Interstate 5 until you reach the Sims Road exit about
twelve mile south of Dunsmuir. Exit to the west and you will be on Upper Shotgun Road. Take the first
left onto Mears Ridge Road and travel for about four thousand feet. You will be heading south
and the plaque will be on your right at 19010 Mears Ridge Road.