Colfax in Placer County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Colfax Freight Depot
Listed in the National Register of Historic Places
— 14 Nov. 1999 NPS. 99001564-000 —
The freight depot served as the transfer point and terminus for the Nevada County Narrow Gauge Railroad. The N.C.N.G. transported passengers, mining supplies, gold and fruit from 20 April, 1876 to 10 July 1942.
In 1871, Morris Lobner, at age 22, was appointed as agent for the Central Pacific Railroad by Collis P. Huntington. He served 46 years in Colfax.
The freight depot was retired from railroad use in 1963.
Erected 2004 by Gary and Pene Todd, Present Owners & Colfax Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Buildings • Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical date for this entry is April 20, 1876.
Location. 39° 6.062′ N, 120° 57.185′ W. Marker is in Colfax, California, in Placer County. Marker is on Main Street just north of Grass Valley Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 7 Main Street, Colfax CA 95713, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Railhead Saloon (within shouting distance of this marker); Jacob Keck, Sr. (within shouting distance of this marker); John Butler, Druggist (within shouting distance of this marker); Illinoistown Lodge No. 51 (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Jacob Keck, Sr. (within shouting distance of this marker); IOOF Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Murphy’s Saloon (within shouting distance of this marker); Leopold & Josephine Lobner (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Colfax.
Also see . . .
1. Central Pacific Railroad Photographic History Museum. (Submitted on September 2, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.)
2. Wikipedia Account - Central Pacific Railroad. (Submitted on September 2, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.)
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