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

Roberts Ferry

Photographed by Syd Whittle, May 19, 2011

1. Roberts Ferry Marker

Inscription. Originally located 3/8 mile downstream, this ferry was first established by Dr. B. D. Horr about 1850. Later owned by Dickenson and by Osborn, it was purchased by John W. Roberts in 1862 and moved to this location in 1865. The ferry was the principal crossing of the Tuolumne River on the old Stockton-Mariposa Road.

Erected 1966 by Estanislao Chapter 58, E Clampus Vitus.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1850.

Location. 37° 38.312′ N, 120° 37.117′ W. Marker is in Roberts Ferry, California, in Stanislaus County. It is at the intersection of Yosemite Boulevard (State Highway 132) and Roberts Ferry Road, on the right when traveling east on Yosemite Boulevard. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Waterford CA 95386, 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 9 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Roberts Ferry History Walk (approx. 0.2 miles away); La Grange Gold Dredge Co. Camp (approx. 7 miles away); Tuolumne Gold Dredge (approx. 8.1 miles away); Historic La Grange

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(approx. 8.2 miles away); LaFayette Historical Lodge #65 (approx. 8.7 miles away); La Grange Saloon (approx. 8.7 miles away); The Old La Grange Schoolhouse (approx. 8.7 miles away); Saint Louis Mission (approx. 8.8 miles away).

Photographed by Syd Whittle, May 19, 2011

2. Roberts Ferry Marker

The Tuolumne River at the Site of Roberts Ferry image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, May 19, 2011

3. The Tuolumne River at the Site of Roberts Ferry

This view of the river is looking west from the Roberts Ferry Covered Bridge.

View of the River Looking East image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, May 19, 2011

4. View of the River Looking East

Roberts Ferry Covered Bridge image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, May 19, 2011

5. Roberts Ferry Covered Bridge

The bridge is located just south of the marker on Roberts Ferry Road.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 21, 2011, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,156 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on May 21, 2011, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.