First Long Distance Telephone in the World - French Corral, CA
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History plaque in community of French Corral.
Waymark Code: WMW6TD
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 07/17/2017
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History plaque in community of French Corral.
Text of plaque:
Commemorating the First Long Distance Telephone in the World.
Built in 1877, by the Ridge Telephone Co. it connected French Corral with French Lake 58 miles away. It was operated by the Milton Mining Co. from this building which was built about 1853.
Marker placed and dedicated by Columbia Parlor No 70.
Native Daughters of the Golden West
May 19, 1940.
Group that erected the marker: Native Daughters of the Golden West
Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
20366 Pleasant Valley Road
URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: Not listed
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