Represa in Sacramento County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Prison Doodlebug

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, February 26, 2022

1. Prison Doodlebug Marker

Inscription. This old Doodlebug was manufactured at Folsom State Prison to be used as a sturdy, powerful pulling and pushing vehicle, used in the Lower Yard. It was made in the Maintenance Shop of Folsom 1940's.

It has a model A motor, a military transmission and rear end, which is a very low geared four speed transmission for hauling heavy loads. It has a Ford Model A radiator and large rear wheels from a military tug which had been used in moving air planes around the air field. This Doodlebug was very slow, but was very dependable in moving heavy items here at Folsom.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Law Enforcement.

Location. 38° 41.541′ N, 121° 9.66′ W. Marker is in Represa, California, in Sacramento County. It is on Prison Road, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Represa CA 95671, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in California’s Sacramento Metro,

in Sacramento Valley,

and specifically in the Central Valley.

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 walking distance of this marker: Tree Stump Hitching Post (a few steps from this marker); Fire Extinguisher (a few steps from this marker); Railroad Gate (a few steps from this marker); Sergeant C.W. Parker (a few steps from this marker); Horse Head Hitching Post (within shouting distance of this marker); Who is Fisher? (approx. ¾ mile away); Kuntz Memorial Field (approx. ¾ mile away); Folsom Institute (approx. ¾ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Represa.

More about this marker. The marker is on the front lawn of the Folsom Prison museum.

Prison Doodlebug and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, February 26, 2022

2. Prison Doodlebug and Marker

Folsom Prison Museum lawn showing the prison doodlebug and other prison-related historical items image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, February 26, 2022

3. Folsom Prison Museum lawn showing the prison doodlebug and other prison-related historical items

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 4, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 278 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 4, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.