Latrobe in El Dorado County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Latrobe

Est. 1864

Photographed By Syd Whittle, May 24, 2009

1. Latrobe Marker

Inscription. The youngest town acquisition of El Dorado County owes its origin to the Placerville and Sacramento Valley Railroad. They established a station for neighboring Amador County at this crossing of the roads. The town started on the completion of the railroad. It was platted by Chief Engineer F. Bishop. He named the town after B. Latrobe, the civil engineer in charge of building the first railroad in the United States.

Erected 2008 by E Clampus Vitus, James W. Marshall Chapter No.49.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Places • Railroads & Streetcars. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list. A significant historical date for this entry is January 26, 1862.

Location. 38° 33.518′ N, 120° 58.884′ W. Marker is in Latrobe, California, in El Dorado County. Marker is on South Shingle Road near Elvira Street, on the left when traveling east. Marker is located at the I.O.O.F. Hall. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 7672 South Shingle Road, Shingle Springs CA 95682, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Latrobe Elementary School (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Gold Mining and Michigan Bar (approx. 6.3 miles away); Forest Home

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(approx. 6½ miles away); Du Roc House (approx. 6.6 miles away); Camp Site of Boston-Newton Party (approx. 7.9 miles away); Mormon Tavern (approx. 8 miles away); Chinese Store (approx. 8.8 miles away); Memorial Entrance (approx. 8.9 miles away).

Also see . . .
1. Sacramento Valley Railroad (1852 – 1877). On April 19 1877 the Sacramento Valley Railroad was consolidated with the Folsom and Placerville Railroad to form the Sacramento and Placerville Railroad. (Submitted on May 24, 2009.)

2. Sacramento History Online. Click “View Large Image” link to view an expense bill for the Sacramento and Placerville Railroad from 1889. (Submitted on May 24, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.)

Latrobe Marker and the I.O.O.F Hall image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, May 24, 2009

2. Latrobe Marker and the I.O.O.F Hall

Consumnes Lodge No.63
Instituted I.O.O.F. December 4, 1856
Eldo Rebukah Lodge No.282
Instituted July 13, 1905

Railroad Tracks of the Placerville and Sacramento Valley Railroad - Latrobe image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, May 24, 2009

3. Railroad Tracks of the Placerville and Sacramento Valley Railroad - Latrobe

Looking East

Photographed By Syd Whittle, May 24, 2009

4. Railroad Tracks of the Placerville and Sacramento Valley Railroad - Latrobe

Looking West

Credits. This page was last revised on July 31, 2018. It was originally submitted on May 24, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,820 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on May 24, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.