Downtown in Campbell in Santa Clara County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

South Pacific Coast Railroad

Photographed by Syd Whittle, November 5, 2009

1. South Pacific Coast Railroad Marker

Inscription. Incorporated March 29, 1876, and financed by Comstock Lode money. Its northern terminus was San Francisco Ferry Building. Passengers were transported by ferry to Alameda where they boarded the cars for their 77.6 mile rail ride to Santa Cruz. In 1886, Benjamin Campbell gave this station site to the railroad, and on July 1, 1887, the line was leased to Southern Pacific Railroad

Erected 1980 by Mountain Charlie Chapter No. 1850, E. Clampus Vitus.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list. A significant historical date for this entry is March 29, 1876.

Location. 37° 17.219′ N, 121° 56.53′ W. Marker is in Campbell, California, in Santa Clara County. It is in Downtown. It is at the intersection of East Campbell Avenue and Railroad Avenue, on the right when traveling east on East Campbell Avenue. WARNING: Fast moving VTA Light Rail Trains do not stop here. For your safety, keep away from the nearby tracks. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Campbell CA 95008, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally,

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this marker is in California’s San Francisco Bay Area,

in Silicon Valley,

and on the Coast Ranges.

It is also on the American 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: Black Walnut Trees (a few steps from this marker); Agricultural Heritage Plaques (a few steps from this marker); Site of J.C. Ainsley Packing Company (within shouting distance of this marker); B.O. Curry Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Growers National Bank (within shouting distance of this marker); Downing Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Bank of Campbell (Farley Building) (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Farley Building (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Campbell.

Also see . . . The SPCRR. Website of the Society for the Preservation of Carter Railroad

Photographed by Matthew J Ebert, April 14, 2023

2. South Pacific Coast Railroad Marker

Resources. (Submitted on November 6, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.)

Photographed by Syd Whittle, November 5, 2009

3. South Pacific Coast Railroad Marker

South Pacific Coast Railroad Marker - wide view image. Click for full size.

August 15, 2020

4. South Pacific Coast Railroad Marker - wide view

Credits. This page was last revised on March 26, 2026. It was originally submitted on November 6, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,955 times since then and 46 times this year. Last updated on April 14, 2023, by Matthew J Ebert of Gerlach, NV. Photos: 1. submitted on November 6, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 2. submitted on April 14, 2023, by Matthew J Ebert of Gerlach, NV. 3. submitted on November 6, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 4. submitted on August 19, 2020. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.