Near Tracy in San Joaquin County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Site of San Joaquin City
The Bill Beaver Project, February 29, 2020
1. San Joaquin City Marker
This river town was established in 1849. Pioneers and freight wagons following post roads to the southern mines crossed the river nearby at Durham's Ferry. As a terminal for riverboats, the town played an important part in development of west side grain farming and cattle raising.
California Registered Historical Landmark No. 777.
Plaque placed by the California State Park Commission in cooperation with the San Joaquin County Historical Society, November 3, 1962. Rededicated by the California Landmark Foundation and the Bill Beaver Project, February 29, 2020.
Erected 1962 by California State Parks. (Marker Number 777.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks series list. A significant historical date for this entry is February 29, 2020.
Location. 37° 40.21′ N, 121° 15.951′ W. Marker is near Tracy, California
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Durham Ferry (approx. 0.7 miles away); Estanislao's Stronghold (approx. 4.8 miles away); Banta Inn (approx. 8.2 miles away); The Comet – 1846 – First Sail Launch (approx. 8.4 miles away); Ripon Memorial Library (approx. 8.9 miles away); New Hope – 1846 (approx. 8.9 miles away); 75MM Howitzer (approx. 9 miles away); Historic Ripon Jail (approx. 9 miles away).
Additional keywords. California Historical Landmark, CHL
The Bill Beaver Project, February 29, 2020
2. San Joaquin City Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on March 10, 2020. It was originally submitted on March 8, 2020, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 229 times since then and 60 times this year. Last updated on March 10, 2020, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 8, 2020, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
