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

Ort J. Lofthus Crosstown Freeway

Photographed by Michael Herrick, April 25, 2017

1. Ort J. Lofthus Crosstown Freeway Marker

Inscription. Ort J. Lofthus
Crosstown Freeway This outstanding civic leader rejected the prospect that Stockton would settle for a ”freeway to nowhere.” He organized the FOCUS (Finish Our Crosstown-Unite Stockton) committee and motivated our state government to complete this vital link between I-5 and US 99. More than any other individual he worked persistently to make it a “Freeway To Somewhere.” Dedicated March 16, 1987

Erected 1987.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Roads & Vehicles. A significant historical date for this entry is March 16, 1987.

Location. 37° 56.985′ N, 121° 17.41′ W. Marker is in Stockton, California, in San Joaquin County. It is at the intersection of W. Lafayette Street and S. Center Street, on the left when traveling east on W. Lafayette Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Stockton CA 95203, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the San Joaquin Valley

and specifically in the Central Valley.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Ring of Fire,

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the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Saint Mary’s Catholic Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Fox California Theatre (approx. ¼ mile away); Rose Barbershop (approx. ¼ mile away); San Joaquin County Courthouse (approx. ¼ mile away); California Building (approx. ¼ mile away); Head of Navigation (approx. 0.3 miles away); Sperry Flour Mill Office (approx. 0.3 miles away); Stockton Savings and Loan Society Bank (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Stockton.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Goddess of Justice (was approx. ¼ mile away but has been permanently removed).

Photographed by Michael Herrick, April 25, 2017

2. Ort J. Lofthus Crosstown Freeway Marker

Photographed by Michael Herrick, April 25, 2017

3. Ort J. Lofthus Crosstown Freeway Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 29, 2017. It was originally submitted on April 29, 2017, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 2,339 times since then and 89 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 29, 2017, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.