Near Tuolumne in Tuolumne County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Ralph’s Station
Photographed By Richard Wisehart, March 22, 2008
1. Ralph's Station Marker
Inscription.
Ralph’s Station. . Land homesteaded by Isaac Taylor Holland and the adjoining Campbell property was sold to Jonathan Florentine Ralph, who later divided and gave the parcels to his son's Galo, Walter, and Frank. An apple packing house, served by the Sierra Railroad Co., was built by Frank. For over 35 years the son's grew apples and pears which were shipped and sold on the New York market. Ralph's Station was the starting point of the historic Sugar Pine Railroad. Incorporated Feb. 25, 1903, which served the massive lumbering industry.
Land homesteaded by Isaac Taylor Holland and the adjoining Campbell property was sold to Jonathan Florentine Ralph, who later divided and gave the parcels to his son's Galo, Walter, and Frank. An apple packing house, served by the Sierra Railroad Co., was built by Frank. For over 35 years the son's grew apples & pears which were shipped and sold on the New York market. Ralph's Station was the starting point of the historic Sugar Pine Railroad. Incorporated Feb. 25, 1903, which served the massive lumbering industry.
Erected 1992 by E Clampus Vitus, Matuca Chapter 1849. (Marker Number 5997.)
Location. 37° 57.897′ N, 120° 16.235′ W. Marker is near Tuolumne, California, in Tuolumne County. Marker is at the intersection of Tuolumne Road (Local Route E17) and Soulsbyville Road, on the right when traveling east on Tuolumne Road. Marker is 4.9 miles east of intersection of Mono Way (old Highway 108) and Tuolumne Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Tuolumne CA 95379, United States of America. Touch for directions.
View is southerly. Marker is on south side of Tuolumne Road at intersection with Soulsbyville Road, 4.9 miles east of intersection of Mono Way (old Highway 108) and Tuolumne Road; 2.0 miles west of the town of Tuolumne. Sonora is to the right and Tuolumne is to the left.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 7, 2019. It was originally submitted on March 28, 2008, by Richard Wisehart of Sonora, California. This page has been viewed 1,948 times since then and 47 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on March 28, 2008, by Richard Wisehart of Sonora, California. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
