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

Lincoln Highway Marker

Photographed by Adrian Gabriel, July 2, 2012

1. Lincoln Highway Marker

Inscription. This is an original 1928 marker from the Lincoln Highway, the nation's first transcontinental road, which extended from Times Square in New York City to Lincoln Park in San Francisco. This segment of the highway, now known as the Avenue of the Trees, is a state point of historic interest. The Black Walnut trees were first planted in the 1870s by Hugh LaRue, pioneer farmer, civic leader, and U.C. Regent. Parallel to the highway is a bikeway named in honor of Howard Reese, city manager of Davis from 1966 to 1985.

Erected 1986 by The City of Davis.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the Lincoln Highway series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1928.

Location. 38° 32.81′ N, 121° 46.24′ W. Marker is in Davis, California, in Yolo County. It can be reached from the intersection of Russell Boulevard and Arthur Street, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Davis CA 95616, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in California’s Sacramento Metro,

in Sacramento 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 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Solano House (approx. 1.3 miles away); Old Davis High School (approx. 1.3 miles away); Site of the Jerome C. and Mary Chiles Davis Homestead (approx. 1.3 miles

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away); Lake Spafford (approx. 1.4 miles away); a different marker also named Lincoln Highway Marker (approx. 1.4 miles away); Davis Library Building (approx. 1.4 miles away); First Bicycle Lanes in Davis (approx. 1.4 miles away); The Bentley House (approx. 1.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Davis.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Briggs Reservoir (was approx. 1.3 miles away but has been confirmed missing).

More about this marker. Davis has two Lincoln Highway Markers. This one is in West Davis.

Regarding Lincoln Highway Marker. Along with George Pierce, Jr.—another son of a pioneer farmer—Hugh LaRue's son Jacob lobbied hard on behalf of the University Farm, which became U.C. Davis. Jacob died at the age of 47 just before he could see his labors bear fruit.

The LaRue's family farm was known as Arlington Farm and the farm house still stands at 2727 Russell Boulevard.

Photographed by Adrian Gabriel, July 2, 2012

2. Lincoln Highway Marker

Lincoln Emblem Close Up image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Adrian Gabriel, July 2, 2012

3. Lincoln Emblem Close Up

Lincoln Highway Marker Looking West image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Adrian Gabriel, July 2, 2012

4. Lincoln Highway Marker Looking West

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on July 3, 2012, by Adrian Gabriel of Davis, California. This page has been viewed 1,021 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 3, 2012, by Adrian Gabriel of Davis, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.