Historical Marker
Imperial Hotel
Historical marker location:
14202 Hwy. 49, Amador City, California
( Marker is at the intersection of Main Street (Old State Highway 49) and Water Street, on the left when traveling south on Main Street.)
Marker installed: 1978
The first European to set foot in California was Juan RodrÃguez Cabrillo, a Portuguese explorer sailing for the Spanish crown. He arrived in what is now San Diego Bay in 1542 and explored the coast for several months.