Ione in Amador County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Iron Ivan

Photographed By Karen Key, August 6, 2007

1. Iron Ivan Marker

Inscription. Old No. 7 was the last steam locomotive to operate over the Amador Central Railroad between Ione and Martell. The twelve mile long railroad lies entirely within Amador County and is one of the shortest railroads in this country. Iron Ivan is a fine example of one of the early steam locomotives produced by the Baldwin Locomotive Works. This engine was manufactured in January 1901 and was brought to the Amador Central Railroad from the McCloud River Railroad in 1937. The last trip was made by this engine between Ione and Martell in 1956.

Erected 1965 by The James W. Marshall Chapter No. 49, 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 month for this entry is January 1901.

Location. 38° 21.193′ N, 120° 56.002′ W. Marker is in Ione, California, in Amador County. Marker is on North Church Street, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Ione CA 95640, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Ione City Hall (within shouting distance of this marker); Ione City Hall and Police Offices (within shouting distance of this marker); The Commercial Hotel (within shouting distance

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of this marker); Ione Parlor No. 33, N.S.G.W. (within shouting distance of this marker); Old Red Brick Building Saloon (within shouting distance of this marker); Daniel Stewart Co. Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Ione Theater (within shouting distance of this marker); In Honor of Ione's Bravest (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ione.

Also see . . .
1. Central California Rails -- Ione Branch/Amador Central. (Submitted on September 9, 2007, by Karen Key of Sacramento, California.)
2. Group Saves Historical Rail Corridors. (Submitted on September 9, 2007, by Karen Key of Sacramento, California.)
3. Amadorgold's Iron Ivan and Amador Central Railroad Tours. Historical photo's and information on the Iron Ivan - Old #7, Amador Central Railroad (Submitted on March 6, 2012, by Amador Gold of Jackson, California, Amador County.)

Iron Ivan and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Karen Key, August 6, 2007

2. Iron Ivan and Marker

Old Ivan Marker and Adjacent Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Karen Key, August 6, 2007

3. Old Ivan Marker and Adjacent Marker

Adjacent Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Karen Key, August 6, 2007

4. Adjacent Marker

Dedicated to the Memory of the Pioneer Men and Women of Ione

Erected by Chispa Parlor No 40
Native Daughters of the Golden West
July 21, 1935

Photographed By Karen Key, August 6, 2007

5. Adjacent Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 8, 2019. It was originally submitted on September 8, 2007, by Karen Key of Sacramento, California. This page has been viewed 3,115 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 8, 2007, by Karen Key of Sacramento, California. 3. submitted on September 9, 2007, by Karen Key of Sacramento, California. 4, 5. submitted on September 8, 2007, by Karen Key of Sacramento, California. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.