Lathrop in San Joaquin County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Lathrop

Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, April 21, 2023

1. Lathrop Marker

Inscription. Called Wilson’s Station
From 1849 until 1869
Was given the name by Leland Stanford when he moved his Central Pacific Railroad terminal here and dedicated the town to his wife’s family. In 1886, after a dispute with local citizens, Stanford moved the terminal to Tracy.
Dedicated by Manteca Historical Society
May 21, 2005

Erected 2005 by Manteca Historical Society.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Places • Railroads & Streetcars • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical month for this entry is May 1794.

Location. 37° 49.202′ N, 121° 16.547′ W. Marker is in Lathrop, California, in San Joaquin County. It is at the intersection of East L Street and 7th Street, on the right when traveling east on East L Street. Marker is located inside the fence at the northeast corner of the Lathrop Skate Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1100 East L Street, Lathrop CA 95330, 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

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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 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Lathrop Veteran’s Memorial (approx. 0.2 miles away); America's First Coast-to-Coast Road (approx. 0.9 miles away); The Comet – 1846 – First Sail Launch (approx. 2.8 miles away); Finley’s Bar and Grill (approx. 3.3 miles away); California Chicory Works (approx. 3.8 miles away); Liberty Plot (approx. 4.1 miles away); William Campbell (approx. 4.1 miles away); French Camp (approx. 4.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lathrop.

Other markers no longer nearby. The Shooting of David S. Terry (was about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been confirmed missing); First Transcontinental Railroad (was approx. 2.8 miles away but has been confirmed missing).

Also see . . .
1. Lathrop History. (Submitted on June 16, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.)
2. Sharpe Army Depot.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, June 14, 2009

2. Lathrop Marker

During World War II, Lathrop became a strategic military shipping and storage area due to the proximity of the railroad. In 1942, Sharpe was officially dedicated as the Lathrop Holding and Reconsignment Point. What was once a Central California sheep ranch was transformed into a major military supply installation capable of loading 6,000 rail cars per month with supplies and equipment at its wartime peak. Often up to 450 rail cars were loaded or unloaded within 24 hours. (Submitted on June 16, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.)

Photographed by Syd Whittle, June 14, 2009

3. Lathrop Marker

Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, April 21, 2023

4. Lathrop Marker

Marker is at bottom left corner.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, June 14, 2009

5. Lathrop Marker

Commercial Buildings In Lathrop image. Click for more information.

Photographed by Loc

6. Commercial Buildings In Lathrop

Sharpe Army Depot
Library of Commerce
HAER CAL,39-LATH,1-
Click for more information.

Credits. This page was last revised on April 24, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 16, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 2,207 times since then and 82 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on April 24, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. 2, 3. submitted on June 16, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 4. submitted on April 24, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. 5, 6. submitted on June 16, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.