Spreckels in Monterey County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Hill Town Ferry
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, February 18, 2013
1. Hill Town Ferry Marker
1867 – 1889
Marked by
San Jose de Guadalupe
Chapter
Daughters of the American
Colonists
1957
Erected 1957 by Daughters of the American Colonists, San Jose de Guadalupe Chapter. (Marker Number 560.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks, and the Daughters of the American Colonists series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1867.
Location. 36° 37.9′ N, 121° 40.159′ W. Marker is in Spreckels, California, in Monterey County. Marker is on Spreckels Lane, on the right when traveling west. This marker is on a dead-end portion, Spreckels Lane of Spreckels Avenue (Boulevard) that was created when the State Highway 68 overpass was build and Spreckels Avenue redirected. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2 Spreckels Lane, Spreckels CA 93962, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. A different marker also named Hill Town Ferry (a few steps from this marker); Spreckels Sugar Beet Factory (approx. 1.2 miles away); Spreckels Historic District (approx. 1.6 miles away); Site of the First Salinas Library
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Regarding Hill Town Ferry. "Operated by Hiram Cory, this was one of the first ferries to cross the Salinas River. The Monterey County Board of Supervisors regulated the toll which was, in 1877: buggy and horse, 25 cents, buggy and horses, 37-1/2 cents, four horses and wagon, 85 cents, six horses and wagon, $1, horse and saddle, 25 cents, and man on foot, 12-1/2 cents. The ferry operated until a bridge was built in 1889." California Historical Landmarks, 1996 edition.
The Hill Town Ferry is California Historical Landmark 560
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, February 18, 2013
2. Hill Town Ferry Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on December 12, 2019. It was originally submitted on March 4, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 482 times since then and 18 times this year. Last updated on December 12, 2019, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 4, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
