Rocklin in Placer County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Peter Hill Heritage Park

Photographed by Kevin W., January 29, 2025

1. Peter Hill Heritage Park Marker

Inscription. Peter Hill served on the Rocklin City Council for almost 30 years when the city grew from 7,000 to 58,000. He was Mayor six times and is the longest serving council member in city history.

He was a strong advocate for comprehensive long term planning to guide Rocklin growth.

Concerned about the older part of town, he led the effort to install sidewalks in the older residential neighborhoods. He also supported city involvement in preserving the downtown heritage area, creation of the history museum, building the train station and the restoration of Finn Hall, historic City Hall and St. Mary's church.

Erected 2015 by City of Rocklin.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Charity & Public Work.

Location. 38° 47.489′ N, 121° 14.288′ W. Marker is in Rocklin, California, in Placer County. It is at the intersection of Rocklin Road and Front Street, on the right when traveling east on Rocklin Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Rocklin CA 95677, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in California’s Sacramento Metro,

in the Sierra Nevada,

and in the Lake Tahoe Basin.

It is also in the American Mountain West.

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: Trott Hotel (within shouting distance of this marker); Rocklin (within shouting distance of this marker); Rocklin Wall of Recognition (within

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shouting distance of this marker); Old Saint Mary’s Chapel (within shouting distance of this marker); Rocklin's Roundhouse (within shouting distance of this marker); Barudoni Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Rocklin's Front Street Business District (within shouting distance of this marker); Rocklin Roundhouse (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rocklin.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 7, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 7, 2025, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia. This page has been viewed 197 times since then and 41 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on February 7, 2025, by Kevin W. of Stafford, Virginia.

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