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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM7P8_mojave-20-mule-team-borax-terminus_Mojave-CA.html
Just west of this point was the Southern Pacific terminus for the 20-mule-team borax wagons that operated between Death Valley and Mojave from 1884 to 1889. The route ran from the Harmony Borax Mining Company works, later acquired by the Pacific C…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM7P5_yankee-jims_Foresthill-CA.html
Gold was discovered here in 1850 by 'Yankee Jim,' a reputed lawless character, and by 1857 the town was one of the most important in Placer County. The first mining ditch in the county was constructed here by H. Starr and Eugene Phelps. Colonel Wi…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM7P1_historical-auburn-fire-house_Auburn-CA.html
Erected in 1891 by the volunteer firemen of Auburn Hook and Ladder Company No.2 with funds raised by public subscription. Dedicated May 21, 1892. In continuous use until 1954
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM7P0_mountain-warfare-training-center_Coleville-CA.html
Was established in 1951, in cooperation with the U.S. Forest Service. One of the Corps most remote and isolated posts. The mission was providing cold weather training for Korea bound replacement personnel. The name changed to "Marine Corp Cold Wea…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM7OX_old-town_Golden-Hills-CA.html
The oldest settlement in Tehachapi Valley, known as 'Old Town,' was established here during the 1860s. It was long an important station on the road between Southern California and the San Joaquin Valley, the community began to decline when residen…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM7OW_the-great-flood-of-1932-and-engine-no-3834_Keene-CA.html
On September 30th torrential rains flooded Tehachapi Creek, undermining the tracks under Santa Fe Engine No. 3834 which was waiting out the storm about ½ mile east of Woodward Station. The engine disappeared into the raging water below. It re…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM7OU_tehachapi-pass-railroad-line_Gettysburg-CA.html
In front of you is the world famous Tehachapi Loop which is about halfway upgrade to the Tehachapi Pass. This steep line averages 2.2% in gradient in its 28 miles of length. This feat of civil engineering genius was crowning achievement of civil e…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM7OQ_tehachapi-loop_Rancho-Cordova-CA.html
From this spot may be seen a portion of the world-renowned "Loop." It was completed in 1876 under the direction of William Hood, Southern Pacific Railroad Engineer. In gaining elevation around central hill of loop a 4000 foot train will cross 77 f…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM7OP_the-coloma-road_Rancho-Cordova-CA.html
Alder Springs, South of this point, marks the Old Coloma Road, running between Sutter's Fort and Culluh-mah (Coloma). Established in 1847, this road was used by James W. Marshall in January 1848 to bring the first gold from Sutter's Mill to the Fo…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM7OM_the-coloma-road_Sacramento-CA.html
Sutter's Fort, established by Capt. John A. Sutter in August 1839, marked the Western end of the Coloma Road. Opened in 1847, this road ran from the Fort to Sutter's sawmill at Coloma. Used by James W. Marshall in January 1848 to bring the news of…