Kirkwood's
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member heringermr
N 38° 42.164 W 120° 04.344
10S E 754587 N 4287859
Kirkwood's was one of the first resorts operated in the Sierra Nevada Mountains.
Waymark Code: WMBFVY
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 05/16/2011
Published By:Groundspeak Charter Member Marky
Views: 2

Resort, stage station, and post office were originally built by Zack Kirkwood in 1864. When Alpine County was formed from Amador County, the division left the barn and milkhouse in Alpine, while the Alpine-El Dorado line went directly through the barroom of the inn.
Marker Number: 40.00

Marker Name: KIRKWOOD'S

County: Amador

Has Official CA Plaque: no

Location:
On State Hwy 88 (P.M. 71.8), Kirkwood


Marker Dedication Date: Not listed

Website: Not listed

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