Valley Springs in Calaveras County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Valley Spring
Photographed By Syd Whittle, August 3, 2006
1. Valley Spring Marker
The original three foot narrow gauge line was built by the San Joaquin & Sierra Nevada Railroad, extending from Brack’s Landing on the Mokelumne River, east to Valley Springs. The depot and turntable were built around the time of completion of the last section, which was finished in April 1885, at a total cost of $409,570. The line was changed to standard gauge by Southern Pacific around 1904. It was then extended 13 miles further east to Kentucky House to service the Calaveras Cement Company in 1925. Passenger service ended around 1932 but the line continued to serve as a freight line, until closure of the cement plant. The last rail shipment of cement was in 1983.Erected 1993 by Matuca Chapter #1849, E Clampus Vitus (May 30, 1993).
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Landmarks • Railroads & Streetcars. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1885.
Location. 38° 11.474′ N, 120° 49.756′ W. Marker is in Valley Springs, California, in Calaveras
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Double Springs (approx. 2.3 miles away); Campo Seco (approx. 2.8 miles away); a different marker also named Double Springs (approx. 4.9 miles away); Camanche (approx. 5.1 miles away); Paloma (Fosteria) (approx. 6 miles away); California Pioneers Reinterred from Poverty Bar Cemetery (approx. 6.9 miles away); Lancha Plana (approx. 7 miles away); Jenny Lind (approx. 7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Valley Springs.
More about this marker. Valley Spring is a California Registered Landmark (No. 251).
Also see . . .
1. Bancroft Library Map of Route of the San Joaquin & Sierra Nevada Railroad. (Submitted on August 23, 2008.)
2. Wikipedia Account San Joaquin & Sierra Nevada Railroad. (Submitted on August 23, 2008.)
Photographed By Syd Whittle, August 3, 2006
2. Valley Spring Marker
Photographed By Syd Whittle, August 3, 2006
3. Depot Building
Credits. This page was last revised on September 14, 2020. It was originally submitted on August 23, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 2,381 times since then and 43 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 23, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
