Near Copperopolis in Calaveras County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
O'Bryne Ferry
Erected 1993 by Calaveras County Historical Society. (Marker Number 281.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & Viaducts • Industry & Commerce • Landmarks • Natural Resources • Notable Events • Notable Places • Roads & Vehicles • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1852.
Location. 37° 53.816′ N, 120° 34.567′ W. Marker is near Copperopolis, California, in Calaveras County. Marker is on O'Byrne Ferry Road (State Highway 49), on the right when traveling south. Marker is located 7.1 miles south of Copperopolis. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Copperopolis CA 95228, 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. Green Springs (approx. 5.6 miles away); Copperopolis Armory (approx. 6.4 miles away); Copperopolis Historical Plaza (approx. 6.4 miles away); Copperopolis Cemetery (approx. 6˝ miles away); Thomas McCarty (approx. 6˝ miles away); The Old Corner Saloon (approx. 6˝ miles away); Copperopolis (approx. 6.6 miles away); Calaveras Telephone (approx. 6.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Copperopolis.
Regarding O'Bryne Ferry. The actual site is now under the waters of Tullock Lake.
Also see . . . O’Bryne’s Ferry Covered Bridge at Poker Flat. (Submitted on October 26, 2008.)
Credits. This page was last revised on September 14, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 26, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 2,281 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on October 26, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.