Folsom Terminal - California's First Passenger Railroad
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member heringermr
N 38° 40.549 W 121° 10.812
10S E 658302 N 4282374
California Historical Landmark #558
Waymark Code: WM4N96
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 09/10/2008
Published By:Groundspeak Charter Member Marky
Views: 27

Completion of the 22-mile Sacramento Valley Railroad line from Sacramento to Folsom was celebrated here February 22, 1856 by enthusiastic residents of both cities. The new line, commenced February 12,1855, was built by noted pioneer engineer Theodore Dehone Judah.
Marker Number: 558.00

Marker Name: TERMINAL OF CALIFORNIA'S FIRST PASSENGER RAILROAD

County: Sacramento

Has Official CA Plaque: yes

Marker Dedication Date: 12/30/1956

Location:
Leidesdorff Plaza, NE corner of intersection of Reading and Sutter, Folsom


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