San Carlos in San Mateo County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
San Carlos Depot
Photographed by Syd Whittle, March 28, 2011
1. San Carlos Depot Marker
Deeded as use as a railroad depot
by John W. Brittan
Site of the first San Carlos Telegraph
Post Office and Library
An Historical Site
Dedicated 1976
Erected 1976 by San Carlos Villagers Historical Assn. and the City of San Carlos.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1888.
Location. 37° 30.442′ N, 122° 15.609′ W. Marker is in San Carlos, California, in San Mateo County. It is at the intersection of El Camino Real (State Highway 82) and San Carlos Avenue, on the right when traveling north on El Camino Real. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 599 El Camino Real, San Carlos CA 94070, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in California’s San Francisco Bay Area and on the Coast Ranges. 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 Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: San Carlos Station (a few steps from this marker); Thaddeus Kerns (approx. half a mile away); Pan American Airways "Philippine Clipper" Martin (M-130) NC-14715 (approx. half a mile away); City of San Carlos Veterans Memorial (approx. 1.1 miles away); Ralston Hall (approx. 1.6 miles away); S.M. Mezes (approx. 1.7 miles
this page online
More about this marker. Marker is mounted on a base located at the entrance to the San Carlos Caltrain Station.
Regarding San Carlos Depot. See "Nearby Marker" San Carlos Station for additional information and views of the depot building.
Photographed by Syd Whittle, March 28, 2011
2. San Carlos Depot Marker and El Camino Real Bell
Bells have been placed along the original El Camino Real trail which linked the California Spanish Missions from San Diego to Sonoma.
Photographed by Syd Whittle, March 28, 2011
3. San Carlos Depot and Current Elevated CalTrain Tracks
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on April 4, 2011, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 827 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on April 5, 2011, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.
