Auburn in Placer County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Southern Pacific Caboose
Photographed By James King, March 14, 2015
1. Southern Pacific Caboose Marker
Purchase of the caboose was made possible by a grant from Bank of America Foundation
Grant was secured by the Auburn High Street Branch of Bank of America as a gift to the citizens of the community of Auburn.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical month for this entry is October 1833.
Location. 38° 54.13′ N, 121° 3.946′ W. Marker is in Auburn, California, in Placer County. Marker can be reached from Lincoln Way. The caboose and the marker are in the Transcontinental Railroad Plaza at the south end of the Auburn depot, 601 Lincoln Way. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 601 Lincoln Way, Auburn CA 95603, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Chinese Coolie (here, next to this marker); Marguerite Mine “Quartz Rock” (here, next to this marker); Auburn Depot (within shouting distance of this marker); East Auburn Bell Tower (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Auburn Depot (within shouting distance of this marker); First Transcontinental Railroad
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Photographed By James King, March 14, 2015
2. Southern Pacific Caboose
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on March 16, 2015, by James King of San Miguel, California. This page has been viewed 426 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on March 16, 2015, by James King of San Miguel, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
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