Whiskey Hill
Upper Plaque:
Whiskey Hill
1861 1877
A tiny village where violence, hangings,
drinking, and bull and bear fights were
part of daily life. Located on the old
Santa Cruz Road, which crossed a portion
of the San Andreas and Corralitos ran-
chos. As the town became more civilized,
the name was changed to Freedom.
Dedicated this October 16, 1982 with
The cooperation of the Pajaro Valley
Historical Association, Monterey Viejo
Chapter 1846, E Clampus Vitus
Lower Plaque:
Originally erected in the
rear (outside corner) of the
Whiskey Hill Saloon, the
plaque above was torn
apart when the bar owner
realized that even with
this plaque, his bar was not
a Clamper “Watering Hole.”
The plaque survived; the
bar did not. Re-erected here
at the Wooden Nickel Bar &
Grill in recognition of its
status as the last
remaining bar in Freedom
and in celebration of the
spirits of Whiskey Hill.
Dedicated once and again on
June 27, 1998
El Viceroy Marques de
Branciforte Chapter 1797
E Clampus Vitus
Submitted by: Flying Robot