Colfax in Placer County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Nevada County Narrow Gauge Railroad

1876 – 1942

— Placer County Terminus —

Nevada County Narrow Gauge Railroad Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, February 7, 2006

1. Nevada County Narrow Gauge Railroad Marker

Inscription. Depot was 100 yards N.E. of this spot. Built by John Flint Kidder between 1874-76. It ran 22 miles from Colfax to Nevada City via Grass Valley. Rails taken up on 1942. Sarah Kidder, widow of builder , world’s first woman railroad president 1901 – 13.

Erected 1976 by Lord Sholto Douglas, No.3 and Wm. Bull Meek – Wm. Morris Stewart No. 10, E. Clampus Vitus, May 1, 1976.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Railroads & Streetcars • Settlements & Settlers • Women. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1942.

Location. 39° 6.011′ N, 120° 57.159′ W. Marker is in Colfax, California, in Placer County. It is on East Grass Valley Street, on the right when traveling south. Marker is located at the entrance to the AMTRAK Station. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Colfax CA 95713, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in California’s Sacramento Metro,

in the Sierra Nevada,

and in the Lake Tahoe Basin.

It is also in the American Mountain West.

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: Colfax (here, next to this marker); Schuyler Colfax (a few steps from this marker); Robert G. Fowler - Colfax (within shouting distance of this marker); First Brick Building in Colfax (within shouting distance

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of this marker); Murphy’s Saloon (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Leopold & Josephine Lobner (about 300 feet away); IOOF Hall (about 300 feet away); Illinoistown Lodge No. 51 (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Colfax.

Related markers. Click here for a list of markers that are related to this marker. Click on “Click to map all markers shown on this page” to view marker placements from Nevada City to Colfax.

Also see . . . Nevada County Narrow Gauge Railroad. (Submitted on December 15, 2008.)

Town of Colfax image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, February 7, 2006

2. Town of Colfax

Marker is on the front of base on the right in center of photo. Colfax marker is on the front of the base on the left.

1908 Time Table image. Click for full size.

Ken Kidder Collection

3. 1908 Time Table

Showing departures and arrivals from the original route.

Credits. This page was last revised on October 9, 2020. It was originally submitted on December 15, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 2,689 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 15, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 3. submitted on March 3, 2011.