French Corral in Nevada County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
The First Long Distance Telephone
Photographed By Syd Whittle, February 7, 2011
1. The First Long Distance Telephone In the World Marker
The
First Long Distance Telephone
In the World
Erected 1940 by Columbia Parlor No.70, Native Daughters of the Golden West. (Marker Number 247.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks, and the Native Sons/Daughters of the Golden West series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1877.
Location. 39° 18.399′ N, 121° 9.768′ W. Marker is in French Corral, California, in Nevada County. Marker is on Pleasant Valley Road, 4.2 miles west of Route 49, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 20346 Pleasant Valley Road, North San Juan CA 95960, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Bridgeport Bridge (approx. 2 miles away); a different marker also named Bridgeport Bridge (approx. 2 miles away); Bridgeport (Nyes Crossing) Covered Bridge
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Regarding The First Long Distance Telephone. This site was designated as California Registered Historical Landmark No.247 on March 25, 1937.
With the absence of a current picture of the building use googlemaps street view for a clear view of the building.
Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. To better understand the relationship, study each marker in the order shown.
Photographed By Syd Whittle, February 7, 2011
2. The First Long Distance Telephone Marker
March 23, 2014
3. The First Long Distance Telephone Marker - Building
The building referred to on the marker would seem to be the smaller all-wooden building on the right, as the adjoining building seems be a garage of later construction.
Photographed By Syd Whittle, January 18, 2011
4. Wells Fargo & Co Express Building
This building is located just west of the marker at the intersection of Pleasant Valley Road and Broad Street.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 15, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 12, 2011, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,052 times since then and 59 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 12, 2011, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 3. submitted on October 31, 2015. 4. submitted on February 12, 2011, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.
