La Grange in Stanislaus County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
The Trading Post
Photographed by Michael Kindig, May 22, 2016
1. The Trading Post Marker
built in winter of 1850-51 by
John Inmon and William Sanders
Erected 1976 by Stanislaus County Historical Society. (Marker Number 2.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings.
Location. 37° 39.817′ N, 120° 27.622′ W. Marker is in La Grange, California, in Stanislaus County. It is on Main Street (California Route 132), on the left. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 30168 Yosemite Boulevard, La Grange CA 95329, 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 Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Old Jail (a few steps from this marker); The Old Barn First Adobe Building (a few steps from this marker); La Grange (a few steps from this marker); a different marker also named La Grange (a few steps from this marker); Saint Louis Mission (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); La Grange Saloon (about 700 feet away); The Old La Grange Schoolhouse (about 800 feet away); LaFayette Historical Lodge #65 (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in La Grange.
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Photographed by Michael Kindig, May 22, 2016
2. The Trading Post
Est. by John W. Inman - 1850
Photographed by Michael Kindig, May 22, 2016
3. The Trading Post
Est. by John W. Inman - 1850
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on May 24, 2016, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. This page has been viewed 582 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 24, 2016, by Michael Kindig of Elk Grove, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
