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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1B5D_founding-day-april-28-1888_Newman-CA.html
On April 28, 1888 Simon Newman and the SP ran a special train from Oakland to bring potential land purchasers and investors. These were joined by the residents of Hills Ferry and the surrounding area. All who gathered enjoyed a huge barbecue and p…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM15U3_orestimba_Newman-CA.html
A local Indian word for "meeting place". Nearby are the famous Indian rocks and sycamore grove where mission padres met with the local Indian tribes. Visited by Lt. Moraga and Fr. Viader on October 25, 1810. Became a favorite watering place for tr…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM13HN_hills-ferry_Newman-CA.html
Founded 1849 by Judge O D Dickerson.
Named for Jesse HillOperator of the Ferry Boat that landed just upstream under the present bridge site.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1108_west-of-this-point-is-the-california-aqueduct_Newman-CA.html
West of this point is the California Aqueduct which parallels Interstate Highway 5 for about 250 miles in the San Joaquin Valley. The aqueduct is a major part of the California State Water Project operated by the State Department of Water Resource…