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

"Jim’s Bridge"

Photographed by Karen Key, May 22, 2006

1. Jim's Bridge Marker

Inscription. Named in honor of Jim Jones whose love for the American River and fervor to protect its fisheries and flow levels greatly enhanced the river and parkway. When this bridge was no longer needed for mining activities, Jim fought to save it so that it could provide a recreational link across the river for the enjoyment of Parkway visitors. The bridge was named "Jim's Bridge" by action of the Sacramento County Board of Supervisors in August 1989.

Erected 1989.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Bridges & Viaducts • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1989.

Location. 38° 38′ N, 121° 16.35′ W. Marker is in Fair Oaks, California, in Sacramento County. It can be reached from Pennsylvania Avenue near the north bank of the American River. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Fair Oaks CA 95628, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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

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 5 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: American River Grange #172 (approx. 2.3 miles away); The Treasured American River (approx. 2½ miles away); Path of Honor (approx. 3 miles away); We Will Not Forget... (approx. 3 miles away); In Memory of All American Veterans (approx. 3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fair Oaks.

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Photographed by Karen Key, May 22, 2006

2. Jim's Bridge Marker

Jim's Bridge is In the Distance image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Karen Key, May 22, 2006

3. Jim's Bridge is In the Distance

Credits. This page was last revised on January 3, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 23, 2006, by Karen Key of Sacramento, California. This page has been viewed 5,362 times since then and 93 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 23, 2006, by Karen Key of Sacramento, California. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.