Hollister in San Benito County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Hollister Train Service

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, January 16, 2010

1. Hollister Train Service Marker

Inscription. The Tres Pinos Branch of the Southern Pacific Railroad began train service to Hollister on July 13, 1871. Train service was a main reason the population grew from 300 in 1870 to over 2000 in 1873. Besides passenger service, major commodities shipped have been included hay, produce and beer. The final passenger excursion occurred on October 30, 1955. The depot, orignally constructed in the late 1860's, was fully restored by the Rodriguez family in 1991.

Jointly dedicated April 25, 1992 by
Monterey Viejo Chapter 1846 • Platrix Chapter No. 2
E Clampus Vitus

Erected 1992 by Monterey Viejo Chapter 1846 and Platrix Chapter No. 2 of E Clampus Vitus.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list. A significant historical date for this entry is April 25, 1781.

Location. 36° 51.089′ N, 121° 23.963′ W. Marker is in Hollister, California, in San Benito County. Marker is on Fifth Street east of Sally Street, on the left when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 35 Fifth Street, Hollister CA 95023, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. William Clyde "Wino Willie" Forkner, Jr. (approx. 0.2 miles away); San Benito County Vietnam War Memorial

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); Hollister Sesquicentennial Celebration (approx. 0.2 miles away); State Theatre (approx. 0.2 miles away); Site of San Justo Ranch Home (approx. 0.3 miles away); Cottage Corners (approx. 1.2 miles away); Site of the Tres Pinos Hotel (approx. 6 miles away); 19th Hole Rendezvous (approx. 6.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hollister.

More about this marker. The marker is mounted on a monument in front of the former Hollister Train Station.

Hollister Train Service Marker - Wide View with Station in Background image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, January 16, 2010

2. Hollister Train Service Marker - Wide View with Station in Background

Hollister Train Service Marker - Back of Monument (ECV 1846) with View Down Fifth Street image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, January 16, 2010

3. Hollister Train Service Marker - Back of Monument (ECV 1846) with View Down Fifth Street

Hollister Train Station - VIew from the South image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, January 16, 2010

4. Hollister Train Station - VIew from the South

circa 1910

5. Hollister Train Service Marker

Postmarked 1912. From Lizzie Kestler, South St. Hollister.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 22, 2020. It was originally submitted on January 24, 2010, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 1,953 times since then and 93 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on January 24, 2010, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. 5. submitted on May 12, 2011. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.