Colma in San Mateo County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Railroad Semaphore Signal

Circa 1898

Photographed by Syd Whittle, April 24, 2009

1. Railroad Semaphore Signal Marker

Inscription. This type of railroad signal was introduced, circa 1898, to control the movement of trains and to prevent accidents. The blade moved up or down corresponding with green, yellow or red lights.
(Donated by
Southern Pacific
Transportation Company)

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1898.

Location. Marker has been reported missing. It was located near 37° 40.94′ N, 122° 27.371′ W. Marker was in Colma, California, in San Mateo County. It could be reached from Hillside Boulevard near F Street. Touch for map. Marker was at or near this postal address: 1500 Hillside Boulevard, Daly City CA 94014, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker was in California’s San Francisco Bay Area

and on the Coast Ranges.

It was also on the American Pacific Coast.

Globally, it was 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 found 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 location: Old Colma Railroad Station (a few steps from this marker); Mount Olivet Cemetery Office and Streetcar Line (a few steps from this marker); Colma Historical Museum (a few steps from this marker); Benjamin Kreiger (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Colma City Hall (approx. 0.4 miles away); Waterworks and the Pump House (approx. 0.9 miles away); Joe Cavalli – Historical Site (approx. 0.9 miles away); Molloy’s Springs (approx. 0.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Colma.

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sectionhead>More about this marker. Marker is located on the grounds of the Colma History Museum at the Mount Olivet Cemetery.

Regarding Railroad Semaphore Signal. A Semaphore Signal was located at the Colma Depot for many years.

Also see . . . Wikipedia Article on the Semaphore Signal. (Submitted on April 28, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.)

Photographed by Diane Phillips

2. Railroad Semaphore Signal Marker

Marker is missing

Railroad Semaphore Signal image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, April 24, 2009

3. Railroad Semaphore Signal

Marker is located on the base, behind the white picket fence.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 22, 2021. It was originally submitted on April 28, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 3,048 times since then and 14 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on April 28, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 2. submitted on June 7, 2021, by Diane Phillips of Pittsburg, California. 3. submitted on April 28, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.