Freeport in Sacramento County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Freeport Railroad

1863-1865

Photographed By Steven Armstrong, July 15, 2020

1. Freeport Railroad Marker

Inscription. In 1863 a ten mile long short line was built from Brighton Station on the Sacramento Valley RR to this here spot. It was called “Freeport” because it avoided the high charges for landing freight and passengers at the Sacramento City embarcadero. The short line became a popular short cut to the “Washoe” mines. Central Pacific RR bought the line in 1865 and removed the track in 1866 to eliminate competition.

A short lived short cut short line.

New Helvetia Chapter No. 5 E. Clampus Vitus

August 2, 1969

Erected 1969 by E. Clampus Vitus.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1863.

Location. 38° 27.415′ N, 121° 30.047′ W. Marker is in Freeport, California, in Sacramento County. Marker is on Highway 160, on the right when traveling south. Highway 160 is also known as Freeport Boulevard on this stretch. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Chehalis WA 98532, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. George Hack House (about 800 feet away, measured in a direct line); 1972 Sacramento Canadair Sabre Accident Memorial

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(approx. 4½ miles away); Sacramento County WW I Veterans Memorial (approx. 5.6 miles away); Camp Union Sutterville (approx. 5.6 miles away); Sutterville Brewery (approx. 5.6 miles away); Spencer Hoofed Animal Complex (approx. 5.6 miles away); James Rutter (approx. 5.8 miles away); Memorial Grove (approx. 5.9 miles away).

Regarding Freeport Railroad. The town of Freeport survived the demise of its initial reason for existence by relying on agriculture. Today it has a marina, a few restaurants, a golf course, a market, and some bait shops.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, June 15, 2008

2. Freeport Railroad Marker

Freeport Railroad Marker - Wide Shot image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, June 15, 2008

3. Freeport Railroad Marker - Wide Shot

In the background is the Sacramento river levee. On top of the levee run some railroad tracks - those of the Sacramento Southern RR, which began service to Freeport in 1909.

Photographed By Steven Armstrong, July 15, 2020

4. Freeport Railroad Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 19, 2020. It was originally submitted on July 6, 2008, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 1,876 times since then and 48 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on July 18, 2020, by Steven Armstrong of Sacramento, California. 2, 3. submitted on July 6, 2008, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. 4. submitted on July 18, 2020, by Steven Armstrong of Sacramento, California. • Christopher Busta-Peck was the editor who published this page.