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

This is the site of the famous Southern Hotel and Stage Station built by Simeon Fisher Southern. The original building, a log cabin, was built in 1859. During a half-century many noted people who made early California history were entertained in this hotel.