Mormon Tavern, California facts for kids
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Mormon Tavern
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Former settlement
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| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| County | El Dorado County |
| Reference #: | 699 |
Mormon Tavern is a former settlement in El Dorado County, California. It was located on the emigrant road 0.5 miles (0.80 km) west of Clarksville.
The place was founded in 1849. 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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