Southside Park in Sacramento in Sacramento County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Theodore Judah
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, January 23, 2020
1. Theodore Judah Marker
Inscription.
Theodore Judah. . Determined to be the "pioneer railroad engineer of the Pacific coast,” Theodore Judah was the chief engineer for the Sacramento Valley Railroad line that was completed along R Street in 1856. It was the first commercial railroad line west of the Mississippi River.
His dreams and enthusiasm earned him the nickname “Crazy Judah” for his ambition to build a transcontinental railroad. After surveying a route over the Sierra Nevada, Judah convinced four Sacramento merchants to back a new rail line that would connect the eastern and western shores of the United tates. The Central Pacific Railroad started construction in Sacramento in 1863. The transcontinental railroad was completed on May 10, 1869.
Determined to be the "pioneer railroad engineer
of the Pacific coast,” Theodore Judah was the chief
engineer for the Sacramento Valley Railroad line
that was completed along R Street in 1856. It was
the first commercial railroad line west of the
Mississippi River.
His dreams and enthusiasm earned him the
nickname “Crazy Judah” for his ambition to build a
transcontinental railroad. After surveying a route
over the Sierra Nevada, Judah convinced four
Sacramento merchants to back a new rail line that
would connect the eastern and western shores of
the United tates. The Central Pacific Railroad
started construction in Sacramento in 1863. The
transcontinental railroad was completed on
May 10, 1869.
Erected 2011 by City of Sacramento, Capitol Area Development Authority.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical date for this entry is May 10, 1869.
Location. 38° 34.272′ N, 121° 29.748′ W. Marker is in Sacramento, California, in Sacramento County. It is in Southside Park. Marker is at the intersection of R Street and 11th Street, on the right when traveling west on R Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Sacramento CA 95811, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. City's First Southern Flood Levee (a few steps
Also see . . . Theodore Judah (Wikipedia). "Theodore Dehone Judah (March 4, 1826 – November 2, 1863) was an American railroad and civil engineer who was a central figure in the original promotion, establishment, and design of the First Transcontinental Railroad. He found investors for what became the Central Pacific Railroad (CPRR). As chief engineer, he performed much of the land survey work to determine the best route for the railroad over the Sierra Nevada mountains, which was completed six years
Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, January 23, 2020
2. Theodore Judah Marker - wide view
The marker is visible here in the left foreground, embedded in the sidewalk.
after his death." (Submitted on January 23, 2020.)
Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on January 23, 2020, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 395 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on January 23, 2020, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
