Auburn in Placer County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
City of Auburn
Photographed By Karen Key, November 6, 2006
1. City of Auburn Marker
State Registered Landmark No. 404
Tablet placed by California Centennials Commission
Base furnished by Placer County Historical Society
Dedicated September 23, 1950
Erected 1950 by California Centennials Commission. (Marker Number 404.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Railroads & Streetcars • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks series list. A significant historical date for this entry is May 16, 1848.
Location. 38° 53.767′ N, 121° 4.741′ W. Marker is in Auburn, California, in Placer County. Marker is at the intersection of Lincoln Way and Park Street, on the
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Other nearby markers. At least 5 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Claude Chana (a few steps from this marker); Historical Auburn Fire House (within shouting distance of this marker); Placer County Bank (within shouting distance of this marker); Wells Fargo Express Office – 1852 (within shouting distance of this marker); Jacob Feldberg – L. Newman, Clothing (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Auburn.
Additional commentary.
1. Transcontinental Transportation
The Central Pacific Railroad's eastern terminus for many years was in Auburn. It then built east to connect with the Union Pacific at Promontory Point, Utah, becoming the western part of the first transcontinental railroad in 1869.
The early 20th century transcontinental highway U.S. Route 40 from Atlantic City, New Jersey to San Francisco ran through Auburn by 1926. Today it terminates in Utah; Interstate 80 has replaced it in California.
Photographed By Karen Key, November 6, 2006
2. City of Auburn Marker
Photographed By Karen Key, November 6, 2006
3. Base Plaque
Base Built and Plaque Remounted by Lord Sholto Douglas
Chapter No. 3
E Clampus Vitus
September 23, 1982
Chapter No. 3
E Clampus Vitus
September 23, 1982
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4. Plaque on Bench Next to Marker
Donated by Placer County Museum Docent Guild 2004
In memory of Judith A. Ebner
1940 - 1999
Founder of Old Town Guided Walking Tours
Lost to us in Egypt Air Crash
In memory of Judith A. Ebner
1940 - 1999
Founder of Old Town Guided Walking Tours
Lost to us in Egypt Air Crash
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5. Railroad Engine Wheel
The stones behind are the backside of marker 404.
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6. Railroad Engine Wheel
Historical Landmark
Part of a Central Pacific Railroad engine wheel used by the Auburn Volunteer Fire Dept. - Late 1800's as a fire alarm gong.
Part of a Central Pacific Railroad engine wheel used by the Auburn Volunteer Fire Dept. - Late 1800's as a fire alarm gong.
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7. Marker, Tree Plaque and Bench Plaque
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8. Plaque on Tree Next to Marker
This Cedrus deodara was planted by Auburn Campfire Girls Pamela Stewart and Sharon Klein, and members of the Auburn Garden Club on Arbor Day 1959. The tree was furnished by A.V. Scheneck.
Placer County Historical Society
1991
Placer County Historical Society
1991
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9. To the memory of Placer Co. Pioneers
"Lest We Forget"
1848 - 1913
1848 - 1913
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10. To the memory of Placer Co. Pioneers
Marker 404 can be seen to the left.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 7, 2019. It was originally submitted on November 13, 2006, by Karen Key of Sacramento, California. This page has been viewed 3,073 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10. submitted on November 13, 2006, by Karen Key of Sacramento, California. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.
