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

Founding Day April 28, 1888

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, September 26, 2013

1. Founding Day April 28, 1888 Marker

Inscription. On April 28, 1888 Simon Newman and the SP ran a special train from Oakland to bring potential land purchasers and investors. These were joined by the residents of Hills Ferry and the surrounding area. All who gathered enjoyed a huge barbecue and picnic. The lots in the future city of Newman were auctioned in an atmosphere of conviviality. They sold well, surpassing the expectations of the Simon Newman Co. and Pacific Improvement Company. Subsequently, 320 acres were laid aside for the city on May 3, 1887. The Pacific Improvement Company, a subsidiary of the SPRR, retained as their fee, an equal division of the property so that every other lot in the town belonged to them.

The Newman Centennial Association on behalf of the Citizens of Newman hereby dedicate this plaque to the City of Newman

Erected 1988 by Newman Centennial Association.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Places • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is April 28, 1888.

Location. 37° 18.899′ N, 121° 1.57′ W. Marker is in Newman, California, in Stanislaus County. It is on Tulare Street, on

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the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1259 Tulare Street, Newman CA 95360, 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,

on 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: Orestimba School (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); Dr. Stratton's Hospital (approx. 0.2 miles away); The West Side Index (approx. 0.2 miles away); Knights of Pythias (approx. 0.2 miles away); West Side Theatre (approx. 0.2 miles away); Carnegie Library (approx. 0.2 miles away); Giovannoni Building (approx. 0.2 miles away); St. George Hotel (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Newman.

More about this marker. This marker is located in Pioneer

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, September 26, 2013

2. Founding Day April 28, 1888 Marker

Park, bounded by Fresno, Q Street, R Street and Tulare Street.

Pioneer Park dedication plaque image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, September 26, 2013

3. Pioneer Park dedication plaque

To the memory of Simon Newman, founder of this community and donor of this park, this memorial is dedicated by the Town of Newman.
AD 1927

Pioneer Park flagpole image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, September 26, 2013

4. Pioneer Park flagpole

A plaque at the base of the flagpole reads:
This symbol of liberty and opportunity is erected to the memory of Simon Newman by his sons and daughters.

John Sharp fountain image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, September 26, 2013

5. John Sharp fountain

The plaque reads:
John Sharp
Monument
Dedicated to the City of
Newman
1915

1893 Artillery Cannon image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, September 26, 2013

6. 1893 Artillery Cannon

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, September 26, 2013

7. 1893 Artillery Cannon

Photographed by Joseph Alvarado, October 14, 2022

8. Pioneer Park dedication plaque

To the memory of Simon Newman, founder of this community and donor of this park, this memorial is dedicated by the Town of Newman.
AD 1927

Credits. This page was last revised on October 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on October 8, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 943 times since then and 64 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on October 8, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. 8. submitted on October 23, 2022, by Joseph Alvarado of Livermore, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.