Woodland in Yolo County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Original railroad

Photographed By Syd Whittle, April 7, 2012

1. Original railroad Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

In 1869 the branch line of the California Pacific Railroad (Cal-P) was laid, connecting Davisville to Woodland to Knights Landing to Yuba City. The tracks crossed the alley about here, angling from Main and College (then called Railroad Street). In 1872 the line was removed and relaid along what became East Street. Up to 16,000 Chinese men worked on California railroads in the 1860s.

Joe Scarpa created this marker in 2005 with funds provided by the Stroll Through History Committee as part of the Woodland Art Center Dead Cat Alley Nine Lives Project.

Erected 2005 by Stroll Through History Committee – Woodland Arts Center.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Asian Americans • Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1869.

Location. 38° 40.701′ N, 121° 46.445′ W. Marker is in Woodland, California, in Yolo County. Marker can be reached from Dead Cat Alley. The marker is mounted on a building between College and First Streets. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Woodland CA 95695, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this

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marker. China Town begins (within shouting distance of this marker); Woodland begins (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Woodland's First Post Office (about 300 feet away); Yolo County Savings Bank (about 400 feet away); Capital Hotel, Est. 1869 (about 400 feet away); Corner Drug Company Building (about 500 feet away); The Woodland Opera House (about 600 feet away); Main and Second Street 1920’s (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Woodland.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, April 7, 2012

2. Original railroad Marker

Photographed By Syd Whittle, April 7, 2012

3. Original railroad Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 26, 2012, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 830 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 26, 2012, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.