First Transcontinental Railroad-Western Base of the Sierra Nevada
Posted by: heringermr
N 38° 38.050 W 121° 24.170
10S E 639015 N 4277391
California Historical Landmark #780-8
Waymark Code: WM7898
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 09/17/2009
Views: 20
On January 12, 1864, President Abraham Lincoln decreed that the western base of the Sierra Nevada began where the Central Pacific Railroad crossed Arcade Creek. The hardships of railroad construction through mountains resulted in increased government subsidies that gave the company impetus to finish the transcontinental railroad.
Marker Number: 781.00
Marker Name: FIRST TRANSCONTINENTAL RAILROAD-WESTERN BASE OF THE SIERRA NEVADA
County: Sacramento
Has Official CA Plaque: yes
Marker Dedication Date: 08/07/1971
Location: Haggin Oaks Municipal Golf Course, N side of clubhouse, 3645 Fulton Ave, Sacramento
Website: Not listed
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