French Camp in San Joaquin County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
William Campbell
1841-1934
Photographed By Brock Wiley, October 22, 2021
1. William Campbell Marker
One of the last living Pony Express riders. His route of 104 miles ran from Cottonwood Springs to Box Elder near Fort Kearny in the Nebraska Territory. In 1883 he moved to Escalon where he became a community leader.
Erected 1995 by Tuleburgh Chapter No. 69, E Clampus Vitus.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Communications. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1883.
Location. 37° 51.799′ N, 121° 13.436′ W. Marker is in French Camp, California, in San Joaquin County. Marker can be reached from French Camp Road west of Golden State Highway, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: French Camp CA 95231, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Liberty Plot (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Finley’s Bar and Grill (approx. 1.8 miles away); French Camp (approx. 3 miles away); Lathrop (approx. 4.1 miles away); Lathrop Veteran’s Memorial (approx. 4.3 miles away); America's First Coast-to-Coast Road (approx. 4.8 miles away); California Chicory Works (approx. 5.2 miles away); Stockton Assembly Center (approx. 5.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in French Camp.
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Photographed By Joseph Alvarado, May 7, 2023
2. William Campbell Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 8, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 12, 2023, by Brock Wiley of Modesto, California. This page has been viewed 158 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on April 12, 2023, by Brock Wiley of Modesto, California. 2. submitted on May 8, 2023, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
