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

Tree Stump Hitching Post

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, February 26, 2022

1. Tree Stump Hitching Post Marker

Inscription. This Tree Stump Hitching Post was blasted loose with dynamite, quarried out, then cut and shaped into the Tree Stump Hitching Post by prisoners working in the quarry in the early years of Folsom Prison. The Tree Stump Hitching Post was moved to this location in front of the Museum in 2008.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Law Enforcement. A significant historical year for this entry is 2008.

Location. 38° 41.543′ N, 121° 9.666′ W. Marker is in Represa, California, in Sacramento County. Marker 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.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Fire Extinguisher (here, next to this marker); Prison Doodlebug (a few steps from this marker); Sergeant C.W. Parker (a few steps from this marker); Railroad Gate (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.

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Tree Stump Hitching Post and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, February 26, 2022

2. Tree Stump Hitching Post and Marker

The post and marker are visible in the center of the picture.

Folsom Prison Museum and grounds image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, February 26, 2022

3. Folsom Prison Museum and grounds

With the hitching post visible to the right of the sidewalk

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 134 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 4, 2022, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.