Old Bull Trail Road and St Helena Toll Road - Middletown, CA
Posted by: saopaulo1
N 38° 44.893 W 122° 37.048
10S E 533241 N 4288906
This plaque sits at the edge of Middletown, CA.
Waymark Code: WM7FMN
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 10/19/2009
Views: 13
"The Old Bull Trail Road ran from Napa Valley to Middletown. It was built by volunteers in the 1850’s. A number of grades were 35 percent. It was an official road in 1861 and abandoned in 1868. St. Helena Toll Road also ran from same points. Was completed in 1868. The grades ran to 12 percent. State of California purchased from John Lawley heirs in 1925."
Marker Number: 467.00
Marker Name: Old Bull Trail Road and St Helena Toll Road
County: Lake
Has Official CA Plaque: yes
Marker Dedication Date: 05/30/1950
Location: Not listed
Website: Not listed
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