Blue Lake in Humboldt County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Arcata and Mad River Rail Road Company
Erected 1970 by Humboldt County Historical Society; Arcata and Mad River Rail Road Company; California State Department of Parks and Recreation. (Marker Number 842.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Railroads & Streetcars. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks series list. A significant historical date for this entry is December 15, 1854.
Location. 40° 52.889′ N, 123° 59.456′ W. Marker is in Blue Lake, California, in Humboldt County. Marker is at the intersection of Railroad Avenue and F Street when traveling north on Railroad Avenue. Marker is located in the parking lot behind the old depot building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 330 Railroad Avenue, Blue Lake CA 95525, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Indian Arrow Tree (approx. 2.3 miles away); The Phillips House (approx. 4.7 miles away); Camp Curtis (approx. 4.7 miles away); Site of Arcata Stage & Bus Depot (approx. 5 miles away); The Gregg-Wood Party and the Union Company (approx. 5 miles away); First Methodist Society on Humboldt Bay (approx. 5.1 miles away); Minor Theatre (approx. 5.1 miles away); Jacoby Building (approx. 5.1 miles away).
More about this marker. California Historical Landmark
Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2018. It was originally submitted on January 27, 2018, by Alvis Hendley of San Francisco, California. This page has been viewed 360 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on January 27, 2018, by Alvis Hendley of San Francisco, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.