Benson's Ferry
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heringermr
N 38° 15.320 W 121° 26.430
10S E 636447 N 4235294
California Historical Landmark #149
Waymark Code: WM7JMG
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 11/01/2009
Views: 12
This river ferry, established in 1849, was purchased by John A. Benson in 1850. In 1852, Benson laid out the then-principal wagon road between Sacramento and Stockton. Following Benson's murder in 1859, the ferry was operated by his son-in-law, Ed Gayetty. The Gayetty house, built in the 1870's, still stands near the levee.
Marker Number: 149.00
Marker Name: BENSON'S FERRY
County: San Joaquin
Has Official CA Plaque: no
Marker Dedication Date: 01/11/1935
Location:
S bank of N Fork Mokelumne River 100 ft W of County Rd J8, 3 mi N of Thornton
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