Knights Ferry in Stanislaus County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Knights Ferry No. 2

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 30, 2011

1. Knights Ferry No. 2 Marker

Inscription.
Blacksmith Shop Fire House
Built by Isaac Dakin 1853.
Destroyed by fire. Rebuilt by
voluntary labor and donations.
Dedicated 29 May 1982
Summit Lodge No. 112
F&AM

Erected 1982 by Free and Accepted Mason Summit Lodge No. 112.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. A significant historical date for this entry is May 29, 1982.

Location. 37° 49.157′ N, 120° 40.27′ W. Marker is in Knights Ferry, California, in Stanislaus County. It is at the intersection of Main Street and Dent Street, on the left when traveling west on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 17700 Main Street, Oakdale CA 95361, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the San Joaquin 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 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Knights Ferry - The Store (a few steps from this marker); Miller's Saloon (within shouting distance of this marker); Knight's Ferry (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Knights Ferry Hook & Ladder (about 400 feet away); Power Generation (approx. 0.3 miles away); Tulloch’s Mill (approx. 0.4 miles away); Mill House (approx. 0.4 miles away); Knights Ferry Covered Bridge (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Knights Ferry.

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Digby Nova Scotia to Knights Ferry, California: Isaac works in Tuleburg. A descendant of Isaac Dakin mixes genealogy and social history to paint a portrait of his forebears and of Knight's Ferry. (Submitted on May 4, 2011.)

Knights Ferry No. 2 Firehouse and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, April 30, 2011

2. Knights Ferry No. 2 Firehouse and Marker

The marker is barely visible here, mounted flush with the ground, directly below the window to the left of the telephone pole.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 4, 2011, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 730 times since then and 9 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 4, 2011, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.