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, in San Joaquin County. It is on Kasson Road 0.4 miles south of Durham Ferry Road, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Tracy CA 95304, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the San Joaquin Valley and specifically in the Central Valley. It is also on the American Pacific Coast. 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 Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within
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Another marker is no longer nearby. First Transcontinental Railroad (was approx. 8.4 miles away but has been confirmed missing).
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 659 times since then and 22 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.
