Near Woodside in San Mateo County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
First Saw Mill
Erected 1952 by Board of Supervisors of San Mateo County in Cooperation with the San Mateo County Historical Association (June 8, 1952). (Marker Number 478.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Landmarks • Notable Places. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1847.
Location. 37° 24.308′ N, 122° 15.321′ W. Marker is near Woodside, California, in San Mateo County. Marker is on Portola Road, 0.2 miles east of Woodside Road (SR84), on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Redwood City CA 94062, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. The Chinese Walls (approx. half a mile away); Folger Stable c.1905 (approx. half a mile away); Town of Searsville (approx. 0.6 miles away); Independence Hall (approx. 1.6 miles away); Pioneer Hotel (approx. 1.7 miles away); Our Lady of the Wayside (approx. 1.9 miles away); Hallidie Tramway (approx. 2 miles away); Woodside Store (approx. 2.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Woodside.
Regarding First Saw Mill. This site is a California Registered Historical Landmark (No. 478).
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 24, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,617 times since then and 14 times this year. Last updated on April 30, 2009, by Craig Taylor of Portola Valley, California. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 24, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 3. submitted on January 23, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.