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Lathrop in San Joaquin County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
 

Lathrop

 
 
Lathrop Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, April 21, 2023
1. Lathrop Marker
Inscription.
Called Wilson’s Station
From 1849 until 1869

Was given the name by Leland Stanford when he moved his Central Pacific Railroad terminal here and dedicated the town to his wife’s family. In 1886, after a dispute with local citizens, Stanford moved the terminal to Tracy.
Dedicated by Manteca Historical Society
May 21, 2005

 
Erected 2005 by Manteca Historical Society.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable PlacesRailroads & StreetcarsSettlements & Settlers. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1794.
 
Location. 37° 49.202′ N, 121° 16.547′ W. Marker is in Lathrop, California, in San Joaquin County. Marker is at the intersection of East L Street and 7th Street, on the right when traveling east on East L Street. Marker is located inside the fence at the northeast corner of the Lathrop Skate Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1100 East L Street, Lathrop CA 95330, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Lathrop Veteran’s Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); America's First Coast-to-Coast Road (approx. 0.9 miles away); The Comet – 1846 – First Sail Launch (approx. 2.8 miles away); Finley’s Bar and Grill
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(approx. 3.3 miles away); California Chicory Works (approx. 3.8 miles away); Liberty Plot (approx. 4.1 miles away); William Campbell (approx. 4.1 miles away); French Camp (approx. 4.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lathrop.
 
Also see . . .
1. Lathrop History. (Submitted on June 16, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.)
2. Sharpe Army Depot. During World War II, Lathrop became a strategic military shipping and storage area due to the proximity of the railroad. In 1942, Sharpe was officially dedicated as the Lathrop Holding and Reconsignment Point. What was once a Central California sheep ranch was transformed into a major military supply installation capable of loading 6,000 rail cars per month with supplies and equipment at its wartime peak. Often up to 450 rail cars were loaded or unloaded within 24 hours. (Submitted on June 16, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.) 
 
Lathrop Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Syd Whittle, June 14, 2009
2. Lathrop Marker
Lathrop Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Syd Whittle, June 14, 2009
3. Lathrop Marker
Lathrop Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, April 21, 2023
4. Lathrop Marker
Marker is at bottom left corner.
Lathrop Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Syd Whittle, June 14, 2009
5. Lathrop Marker
Commercial Buildings In Lathrop image. Click for more information.
Photographed By Loc
6. Commercial Buildings In Lathrop
Sharpe Army Depot
Library of Commerce
HAER CAL,39-LATH,1-

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Credits. This page was last revised on April 24, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 16, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,655 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos:   1. submitted on April 24, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.   2, 3. submitted on June 16, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.   4. submitted on April 24, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California.   5, 6. submitted on June 16, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.

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