Arcata and Mad River Railroad Company
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member Viking Goat
N 40° 52.888 W 123° 59.454
10T E 416514 N 4526071
Oldest railroad on the Northern Coast of California.
Waymark Code: WM102P
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 11/27/2006
Published By:Groundspeak Charter Member Uncle Alaska
Views: 48

Incorporated December 15, 1854, as the Union Plank Walk, Rail Track, and Wharf Company, the Arcata and Mad River Rail Road is the oldest line on the north coast. Originally using a horse-drawn car, the railroad served as a link between Humboldt Bay and the Trinity River mines. Later, locomotives were added as the line grew to serve the redwood industry.
Marker Number: 842.00

Marker Name: ARCATA AND MAD RIVER RAIL ROAD COMPANY

County: Humbolt

Has Official CA Plaque: yes

Marker Dedication Date: 09/26/1970

Location:
330 Railroad Ave, NW corner Hatchery Rd and Railroad Ave, Blue Lake


Website: Not listed

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