First Transcontinental Railroad - Auburn No. 780-4
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unimoggers
N 38° 54.108 W 121° 03.947
10S E 667725 N 4307657
This marker is hidden near a huge statue of a Chinese railroad worker. i cleared off the plant so we could read it.
Waymark Code: WM3WYX
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 05/28/2008
Views: 17
MARKER TEXT:
NO. 780-4 FIRST TRANSCONTINENTAL RAILROAD-AUBURN - After an 11-month delay due to political opposition and lack of money, Central Pacific tracks reached Auburn May 13, 1865, and regular service began. Government loans became available when the railroad completed its first 40 miles, four miles east of here. With the new funds, Central Pacific augmented its forces with the first Chinese laborers, and work began again in earnest.
Location: 639 Lincoln Way, Auburn
Marker Number: 780.00
Marker Name: NO. 780-4 FIRST TRANSCONTINENTAL RAILROAD-AUBURN
County: Placer
Has Official CA Plaque: yes
Marker Dedication Date: 05/09/1969
Location:
639 Lincoln Way, Auburn
Website: [Web Link]
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