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

Mile Marker 0

Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, May 4, 2023

1. Mile Marker 0 Marker

Inscription. Mile Marker 0 in recognition of the 150th Anniversary of the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad Dedicated May 8, 2019

Erected 2019.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical date for this entry is May 8, 2019.

Location. 38° 34.952′ N, 121° 30.372′ W. Marker is in Sacramento, California, in Sacramento County. It is in Old Sacramento. It is at the intersection of K Street and Front Street, in the median on K Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 100 K Street, Sacramento CA 95814, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Sacramento Valley

and specifically in the Central Valley.

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:

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Pony Express River Steamer “Antelope” (a few steps from this marker); Lady Adams Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Booth Building (about 300 feet away); Vernon-Brannan House (about 500 feet away); Sacramento's Early Waterfront (about 500 feet away); Sacramento Engine Company No. 3 (about 500 feet away); Eagle Theatre (about 500 feet away); Old Sacramento Schoolhouse Museum (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sacramento.

Other markers no longer nearby. Freight on the Move (was here, next to this marker but has been permanently removed); First Transcontinental Railroad Groundbreaking Site (was here, next to this marker but has been reported to have been replaced with another marker now near it); a different marker also named First Transcontinental Railroad Groundbreaking Site (was a few steps from this marker but has been permanently removed); Sacramento River Waterfront (was about 300 feet away but has been permanently removed); Pioneer Park (was about 500 feet away but has been confirmed missing).

Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, May 4, 2023

2. Mile Marker 0 Marker

Photographed by Rev. Ronald Irick, May 4, 2023

3. Mile Marker 0 Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 1, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 21, 2023, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. This page has been viewed 978 times since then and 172 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 21, 2023, by Rev. Ronald Irick of West Liberty, Ohio. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.