Knights Ferry in Stanislaus County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Knights Ferry Hook & Ladder

Est. December 8, 1871

Photographed by Syd Whittle, February 23, 2007

1. Knights Ferry Hook & Ladder Marker

Inscription. The Hook and Ladder Fire Wagon was purchased in New York, by Knights Ferry and shipped around the Horn. Arriving in San Francisco in 1872. On arrival it was “claimed” by a S.F. Fire Company. A delegation from Knights Ferry liberated the fire wagon and brought it home. In 1998 the Oakdale Rural Volunteers completely rebuilt it to its original splendor.

Erected by 1998 Sesquicentennial Committee.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Buildings • Notable Events • Notable Places • Roads & Vehicles • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1872.

Location. 37° 49.131′ N, 120° 40.349′ W. Marker is in Knights Ferry, California, in Stanislaus County. It can be reached from Main Street-Sonora Road. Marker is mounted on the wall of the Hook & Ladder Firehouse. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Oakdale CA 95361, 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,

in 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: Knight's Ferry (within shouting distance of this marker); Miller's Saloon (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Knights Ferry No. 2 (about 400 feet away); Knights Ferry - The Store (about 400 feet away); Power Generation

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(approx. 0.4 miles away); Tulloch’s Mill (approx. 0.4 miles away); Mill House (approx. 0.4 miles away); Knights Ferry Covered Bridge (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Knights Ferry.

Also see . . .
1. Malakoff: Firehouse. (Submitted on October 24, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.)
2. Rootsweb: Modesto Bee, Friday August 10, 1951. Obituary for Shuper Williams. Last man to have pulled the Knights Ferry Fire Wagon (Submitted on October 29, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.)

3. jettonjoshua’s photo stream – Flickr:. Knights Ferry Photos - includes a photo of the fire wagon. (Submitted on October 29, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.)

Knights Ferry Hook & Ladder Firehouse No.1 and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, February 23, 2007

2. Knights Ferry Hook & Ladder Firehouse No.1 and Marker

The Fire House image. Click for more information.

Historic American Buildings Survey (Library of Congress)

3. The Fire House

Library of Congress - Habs Cal,50-Knitf,4-
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Credits. This page was last revised on December 19, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 24, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,734 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 24, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 3. submitted on April 10, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.

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