Middletown in Lake County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Old Bull Trail Road and St. Helena Toll Road

Photographed by Syd Whittle, September 15, 2006

1. Old Bull Trail Road and St. Helena Toll Road Marker

Inscription. The Old Bull Trail Road ran from Napa Valley to Middletown. It was built by volunteers in the 1850’s. A number of grades were 35 percent. It was an official road in 1861 and abandoned in 1868. St. Helena Toll Road also ran from same points. Was completed in 1868. The grades ran to 12 percent. State of California purchased from John Lawley heirs in 1925.

Erected 1950. (Marker Number 467.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Landmarks • Roads & Vehicles • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1861.

Location. 38° 44.89′ N, 122° 37.043′ W. Marker is in Middletown, California, in Lake County. It is at the intersection of State Highway 26 and Hill Street, on the left when traveling north on State Highway 26. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Middletown CA 95461, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in California’s Wine Country

and on the Coast Ranges.

It is also on the American

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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 Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 11 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: First Methodist Church Site (approx. ¼ mile away); First Church in Middletown (approx. ¼ mile away); Stone House (approx. 4.9 miles away); Robert Louis Stevenson Cabin Site (approx. 6.6 miles away); Historic Aetna Mining District (approx. 9 miles away); Old Faithful Geyser of California (approx. 10½ miles away); 1947 Ford Truck: Workhorse of Yesteryear (approx. 10½ miles away); Hot Mineral Therapy Pool (approx. 10½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Middletown.

Regarding Old Bull Trail Road and St. Helena Toll Road. This site has been designated California Registered Historical Landmark No.467

Photographed by Syd Whittle, September 15, 2006

2. Old Bull Trail Road and St. Helena Toll Road Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 25, 2021. It was originally submitted on October 2, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 2,071 times since then and 58 times this year. Last updated on April 25, 2021, by Diane Phillips of Pittsburg, California. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 2, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.