Truckee in Nevada County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Theodore Dehone Judah

1826 – 1863

Photographed By Syd Whittle, October 21, 2009

1. Theodore Dehone Judah Marker

Inscription. As Chief Engineer of the Central Pacific Railroad, Judah’s engineering skill, political savvy and financial genius, along with the promoters’ capital, culminated in formation and construction of the Trans – Sierra leg of the first transcontinental railroad. While fighting the excesses of the railroad’s promoters, he died without seeing his dream completed.

Erected 1982 by Chief Truckee Chapter No. 3691, E Clampus Vitus, August 14, 1982.

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.

Location. 39° 19.648′ N, 120° 11.123′ W. Marker is in Truckee, California, in Nevada County. Marker can be reached from Donner Pass Road. Marker is located at the back of the Truckee Railroad Depot across from the railroad tracks. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 10158 Donner Pass Road, Truckee CA 96161, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers

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are within walking distance of this marker. First Transcontinental Railroad - Truckee (here, next to this marker); Truckee (within shouting distance of this marker); George Schaffer House (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); George Schaffer (about 400 feet away); Jax Truckee Diner (about 400 feet away); Old Truckee Jail (about 500 feet away); World War I Memorial / Victory Highway Monument (about 500 feet away); “The Tin Can” ----------- “Dot’s Place” (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Truckee.

Also see . . .
1. Theodore Judah. A biography from American Experience, PBS Television. (Submitted on October 21, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.)

2. Theodore Judah and the Local Landmarks of the Central Pacific Railroad. An article by the Truckee Donner Historical Society (Submitted on October 22, 2009.)

Photographed By Syd Whittle, October 21, 2009

2. Theodore Dehone Judah Marker

This marker is located on the left. The First Transcontinental Railroad - Truckee marker is located on the right.

Theodore Dehone Judah image. Click for full size.

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3. Theodore Dehone Judah

Theodore Dehone Judah Monument image. Click for more information.

Photographed By Syd Whittle

4. Theodore Dehone Judah Monument

Located in the Old Sacramento Historic District, Sacramento, California
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Credits. This page was last revised on December 26, 2020. It was originally submitted on October 21, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,332 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on October 21, 2009, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 4. submitted on September 24, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.