Danville in Contra Costa County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
San Ramon Branch Line
Railroad service was terminated in 1978. The right-of-way was converted soon after to the San Ramon Valley Iron Horse Trail.
The depot was located 800 feet south of here until moved in 1996 to its present location at the northern boundary of the original station plat. The depot building is owned by the Museum of San Ramon Valley and is used as an historical museum.
Erected 2001 by San Ramon Valley Historical Society.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1891.
Location. 37° 49.254′ N, 122° 0.041′ W. Marker is in Danville, California, in Contra Costa County. Marker is on West Prospect Avenue near Railroad Avenue when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 189 West Prospect Avenue, Cobb CA 95426, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Eugene O'Neill National Historic Site (within shouting distance of this marker); The Danville Hotel (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Xavier’s Shoe Store (about 400 feet away); McCauley House (about 400 feet away); McDonald's Drug Store (about 400 feet away); Danville Veterans Memorial (about 400 feet away); A Purple Heart Community (about 400 feet away); Veterans Memorial Building (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Danville.
Regarding San Ramon Branch Line. The Southern Pacific, Danville Depot is on the National Register of Historic Places and is Danville Heritage Resource No. 2.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 29, 2022. It was originally submitted on April 7, 2016, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 466 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on April 7, 2016, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. 2. submitted on June 29, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. 3, 4, 5. submitted on April 7, 2016, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.