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By William Fischer, Jr., January 22, 2012
California Aurora School Memorial
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101 ► Missouri, Moniteau County, California — California Aurora School Memorial — 1914 - 1993 —
On Owen Street south of Stella Street, on the right when traveling south.
"Seek Til You Find" — — Map (db m62431) HM
102 ► Nevada, Elko County, Elko — C-38 — California Trail - Greenhorn Cutoff —
Near Interstate 80 at milepost 292, on the right when traveling west.
About two miles southwest of this marker, the Greenhorn Cutoff ascended and wound through the hills for about twelve miles to avoid river crossings in Carlin Canyon. — — Map (db m70353) HM
103 ► Nevada, Humboldt County, Winnemucca — C-61 — California Trail - Humboldt Sloughs —
Near Interstate 80 at milepost 187, on the right when traveling west.
"The water is warm and tastes but little better than soap suds. We use acid in all the water we drink, by that means we manage to get along, although we are all anxious to get off this river" - Ephriam Brandiff, Aug. 16, 1852 — — Map (db m70354) HM
104 ► Nevada, Humboldt County, Winnemucca — C-62 — California Trail - Trading Post —
On Melarkey Street (U.S. 95) at W. Winnemucca Boulevard (Nevada Route 289), on the right when traveling north on Melarkey Street.
"Saw in this distance a flag flying denoting a trading post, rode over to it but found the most they had to sell was very poor whiskey. ... These traders get a great price for everything they sell." - Henry S. Anable, Aug. 25, 1852 — — Map (db m70355) HM
105 ► Nevada, Storey County, Virginia City — 12 — Consolidated Virginia & California Pan Mill — Upper end of Six Mile Canyon (Mill Street), Virginia City — Comstock Historical Marker No. 12 —
On E Street.
Built in 1874, the mill went into operation in January of 1975, and was destroyed later that year in the great fire of October 25th, but was quickly rebuilt at a cost of $350,000. The Con Virginia Pan Mill was built by Pacific Mill and Mining . . . — — Map (db m50100) HM
106 ► Utah, Millard County, Beaver — UT-7 — Salt Lake to Southern California Road - Cove Fort —
On Cove Fort Road, on the right when traveling east.
"16th Passed over some beautiful rich bottoms covered with green grass which is uncommon at this season of the year on this route. Passed over a high divide into a beautiful round valley [Cove Fort]. I shot the largest hare in this valley I have . . . — — Map (db m257255) HM
107 ► Utah, Utah County, Payson — SLSCR UT-3 — Salt Lake to Southern California Road - Peteetneet —
Near South Main Street.
“...a considerable Portion of the land between the Spanish Fork and F.P. [Fort Peteetneet] is low and marshy and Bad to cross especially with heaby loade waggons...some of the waggons required 9 yokes of oxen to get them through the sloughs 0 this . . . — — Map (db m272747) HM

108 ► Arizona, Coconino County, Grand Canyon Village — California Condor —
On North Village Loop west of El Tovar Rd.
California condors are the largest flying birds in North America. Their wingspans of nearly 10 feet (3.5 m) make condors easy to spot gliding above Grand Canyon today. Yet, in the 1920s, these birds disappeared from Grand Canyon skies. Condors were . . . — — Map (db m250417) HM
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109 ► California, Trinity County, Trinity Center — California – Oregon Stage Road — 1860 – 1887 —
On Scott Mountain Road (California Route 3).
A pack trail in 1851, Greathouse & Co. muled passengers by 1854. James E. Carr contracted by the California Stage Co., finished the last six miles of road from Trinity River to here, Sept. 14, 1860. The first daily mail and passenger stage, driven . . . — — Map (db m56234) HM

110 ► California, Amador County, Jackson — University of California Foothill Field Station — 1888 – 1903 —
Near State Highway 49, on the right when traveling south.
The Foothill Station became the first University of California qualifying outlying station funded jointly by federal, state and local county sources in March 1888. The station was developed under the patronage of Senator A. Caminetti of Jackson. . . . — — Map (db m72065) HM
111 ► California, Contra Costa County, Pittsburg — California Theatre —
On Railroad Avenue near East 3rd Street, on the right when traveling north.
Since opening its doors on May 4, 1920, this theatre has been a cornerstone to the New York Landing Historic District in Old Town Pittsburg. Like many Bay Area theaters of the 1920's, the California Theatre was designed by A.W. Cornelius in a . . . — — Map (db m146532) HM
112 ► California, Humboldt County, Petrolia — 543 — California's First Drilled Oil Wells —
On Front Street east of Sherman Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
California's first drilled oil wells producing crude to be refined and sold commercially were located on the north fork of the Mattole River approximately three miles east of here. The old Union Mattole Oil Company made its first shipment of oil . . . — — Map (db m51955) HM
113 ► California, Sacramento County, Sacramento, Old Sacramento — California's Big Four —
Near K Street at Interstate 5, on the right when traveling east.
Four of the most successful merchants in Sacramento specialized in hardware, dry goods, and groceries. Later known as the “Big Four,” Charles Crocker, Mark Hopkins, Collis P. Huntington, and Leland Stanford banded together to convince the United . . . — — Map (db m229817) HM
114 ► Nevada, Humboldt County, Winnemucca — The California Trail —
On Museum Avenue near Maple Avenue, on the left when traveling west.
Between 1841 and 1869, up to 250,000 emigrants followed the California Trail along the Humboldt River to California. in 1846, the Donner Party traveled along this trail and Donner Party teamster, John Snyder was killed in a dispute with wagon . . . — — Map (db m141453) HM

115 ► California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, Downtown Los Angeles — Spanish Expeditions Into Southern California — Los Pobladores — The Founders of the City of Los Angeles —
On North Main Street north of Arcadia Street.
The Founders of the City of Los Angeles Lara · Mesa · Moreno · Rosas · Camero · Rosas · Navarro · Villavicencio · Rodriguez · Quintero · Vanegas In 1542, Captain Juan Rodríguez Cabrillo “discovered” California while . . . — — Map (db m162879) HM
116 ► California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, South Los Angeles — 1305 — California Eagle —
On 41st Street at Central Avenue, on the right when traveling west on 41st Street.
From Owl to Eagle Starting in 1827, African American-owned newspapers began popping up throughout the United States, giving a voice to people who had been largely voiceless. From the late 1800s until 1964, the California Eagle . . . — — Map (db m229278) HM
117 ► California, Shasta County, Anderson — 58 — California – Oregon Road —
On Spring Gulch Road at Highway 273, on the right when traveling east on Spring Gulch Road.
“The pioneers in their journeys marked the roads and trails so that others recognizing them might safely follow.” This spot marks the location of the California – Oregon Road, main artery of travel of the pioneers blazed by them in the . . . — — Map (db m70338) HM
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118 ► California, San Diego County, Oceanside — Missions in Baja California — Jesuits 1683-1767 / Dominicans 1773-1855 —
Near Interstate 5 2.2 miles south of Las Pulgas Road.
Jesuits • Founded 19 missions in Baja California over a 70 year period. • Nuestra Señora de Loreto de Conchó (1697) was the first permanent Jesuit mission, founded by Father Juan Ma. de Salvatierra. • The Jesuits were . . . — — Map (db m312085) HM

119 ► California, Butte County, Oroville — Completion of 4th Railroad in California — Middletown —
On Myers Street (Business California Route 70) at Kitrick Avenue, on the right when traveling south on Myers Street.
To Commemorate completion of 4th Railroad in California – Marysville to Oroville, by California Northern Railroad, later the Southern Pacific Co. 1st passenger train February 9 – 1864. Also marks site of Middletown 1854 – 1856. — — Map (db m190381) HM
120 ► California, San Francisco City and County, San Francisco, Financial District — 861 — Site of First California State Fair —
On Bush Street east of Montgomery Street, on the left when traveling west.
California’s first state fair was held on this site on October 4, 1854. Sponsored by the California State Agricultural Society, the exhibition of “horses, cattle, mules and other stock, and agricultural, mechanical and domestic manufacture and . . . — — Map (db m637) HM
121 ► California, Santa Clara County, San Jose, North San Jose — 945 — First Honeybees in California —
On Airport Boulevard, on the right when traveling south.
Here, on the 1,939-acre Rancho Potrero de Santa Clara, Christopher A. Shelton in early March 1853 introduced the honeybee to California. In Aspinwall, Panama, Shelton purchased 12 beehives from a New Yorker and transported them by rail, . . . — — Map (db m3627) HM
122 ► California, Santa Clara County, Santa Clara — California Wesleyan College — University of the Pacific — College of the Pacific —
On North Winchester Boulevard at Bellomy Street, on the right when traveling north on North Winchester Boulevard.
This plaque marks the original site of the first chartered college in California. It was chartered as the California Wesleyan College on July 10, 1851. The following year the name was changed to University of the Pacific and in 1911 it became the . . . — — Map (db m61492) HM
123 ► Kansas, Marshall County, Marysville — California Trail —
On South 10th Street, on the right when traveling north.
. . . — — Map (db m253392) HM
124 ► New Mexico, Luna County, Deming — First Road to Southern California —
On U.S. 180 at milepost 145 at Butterfield Trail, on the right when traveling north on U.S. 180.
Here crossed the first road to Southern California opened for wagons by Capt. Cooke, who passed here in command of the Mormon Battalion, Nov. 1846 – later it became the California Emigrant Road – from 1858-1861, the route of the . . . — — Map (db m38302) HM
125 ► Oklahoma, Roger Mills County, Roll — California Road — Crossed Here —
On Oklahoma Route 33 at U.S. 283, on the left when traveling south on Oklahoma Route 33.
California Road, crossed here. First traveled by gold seekers in Rush for California spring 1849, under military escort commanded by Captain R.B. Marcy, west from Fort Smith, Arkansas. Antelope Hills, 8 miles northwest, once landmark for . . . — — Map (db m113944) HM

126 ► California, San Mateo County, Redwood City — Alta California — 1795-1848 —
Near Broadway near Warrington Avenue.
Spain claimed Alta California after its conquest of Mexico (1519-1521) When reports of British and Russian encroachment in Northern California began to circulate in the 1760s, Spain expanded its colonial settlements to defend the California . . . — — Map (db m206740) HM
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127 ► California, Sonoma County, Sonoma — Early California Heroes and the Gold Rush —
Near Old Winery Road east of Lovall Valley Road, on the right when traveling east.
Marker One: Kit Carson: 1809-1868 American mountain man, trapper, and scout, Carson led Captain John Charles Fremont on his first explorations of the American West in the 1840's. He lived among and married into the Arapaho and . . . — — Map (db m231364) HM
128 ► Idaho, Cassia County, Elba — California Trail — An Epic Migration that Opened the West —
On Elba-Almo Highway (at milepost 7) near Forest Road 708, on the left when traveling south.
"August 26, Sabbath." "... We got a late start traveled directly across the valley before us, (Almo Valley) amidst the best scenery we have seen since we have been among these hills. South, a high range of mountains (Raft River Mountains) . . . — — Map (db m123884) HM
129 ► Utah, Washington County, Central — The Old Spanish Trail and The California Road —
Near Utah Route 18 at milepost 30.5.
An arduous 1,200-mile route between Santa Fe and Los Angeles, the "Old Spanish Trail" passed through Mountain Meadows during its heyday, between 1830 and 1848. The trail served traders who loaded their pack mules with woolen goods from Santa Fe each . . . — — Map (db m114259) HM

130 ► California, Los Angeles County, San Gabriel — Early California — Outdoor Mural — by artist Donald "Putt" Putman —
On Santa Anita Street just west of Mission Drive, on the right when traveling west.
The 72 foot mural depicts life in early California with scenes of Native Americans, Francisan Padres and Senoritas. It was painted over a period of three months. Images projected against the wall at night provided the basic outline necessary to . . . — — Map (db m67295) HM
131 ► California, Santa Barbara County, Goleta — California Ranchos — Gaviota Timeline: 5 —
On U.S. 101.
One of the first ranchos created in California was Nuestra Señora del Refugio, which permitted Jose Francisco Ortega, the retired commandante of Santa Barbara presidio, the use of mission lands along the Gaviota coast, beginning about 1797, . . . — — Map (db m310309) HM
132 ► Nebraska, Keith County, Ogallala — 7 — California Hill —
On West Second Street.
Many emigrants to Oregon or California had to ford the South Platte River to continue their trek up the North Platte River to South Pass. The most important ford, known as the Old California Crossing, was a few miles west of present-day Ogallala. . . . — — Map (db m50790) HM

133 ► California, Lassen County, Susanville — Peter Lassen In California —
Near Wingfield Road.
“In Camponit Peter Lassen and his party had been waiting for the winter to be over. Instead of crossing the mountain ranges on their way south, he and six other persons decided to go by ship from Fort Vancouver. A small steamship, . . . — — Map (db m31740) HM
134 ► California, Orange County, Fullerton — The First Valencia Orchard in California —
Near North State College Boulevard.
The first Valencia Orchard in California was planted here in 1880 by R.H. Gilman on the property of Placentia Fruit Co. The trees are still in flourishing condition. Dedicated by Grace Parlor No. 242 Native Daughters of the Golden West . . . — — Map (db m254135) HM
135 ► California, San Joaquin County, Stockton — 513 — John Brown — (California’s Paul Revere) —
On Weber Street at Union Street, on the right when traveling east on Weber Street.
In 1846, during American conquest of California, John Brown, nicknamed “Juan Flaco,” rode from Los Angeles to San Francisco in four days to warn Commodore Stockton of the siege of Los Angeles. As a result, troops were sent and the city secured. This . . . — — Map (db m16011) HM
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136 ► California, Sierra County, Downieville — Cannon Point - California Volunteers Memorial —
On State Highway 49, on the right when traveling east.
Dedicated To the memory of Company K ----------------- 6th Regiment California Volunteers May 27, 1863 – May 27, 1931 — — Map (db m43848) HM

137 ► California, Merced County, Santa Nella — The Remembrance Memorial for California Korean War Veterans —
On Tres Cerritos Boulevard east of North Loop Road, on the left.
To the 2,495 men from California who during the Korean War, 25 June 1950 to 27 July 1953, gave their last measure of valor to their country. On this wall are men killed in action, mission in action, or who died prisoners of war. May this memorial . . . — — Map (db m213834) WM

138 ► California, Orange County, Mission Viejo — California's Mustard Seed Trail —
Near Civic Center just west of Marguerite Parkway, on the right when traveling west.
In 1769 Gasper de Portolá led a group of Spanish soldiers on a thousand-mile march from Baja California to San Francisco. His purpose was to locate the ports of San Diego and Monterey and to establish a series of churches and military posts. The . . . — — Map (db m188706) HM
139 ► California, San Diego County, San Diego, Balboa Park — The Discovery of California — by Juan Rodriquez Cabrillo —
Near El Prado, on the left when traveling west.
To commemorate the discovery of California by Juan Rodriquez Cabrillo who landed on the shores of San Diego Bay September 28, 1542. — — Map (db m126875) HM
140 ► Missouri, Jackson County, Kansas City, Verona Hills — Oregon and California National Historical Trails / Santa Fe National Historic Trail
On West Santa Fe Trail west of Madison Avenue, on the right when traveling west. Reported missing.
Oregon and California National Historical Trails The Oregon and California Trails were pathways to the Pacific for fur traders, gold seekers, missionaries, and emigrants. For 20 years, beginning in 1841, an estimated 300,00 emigrants . . . — — Map (db m206802) HM
141 ► Nebraska, Hall County, Grand Island — Old California Overland Trail —
On Tech Drive at U.S. 34 on Tech Drive.
Extensively traveled by immigrants during the Gold Rush to California in 1849 and by the pioneers of this locality in 1857. — — Map (db m45186) HM
142 ► Virginia, James City County, Jamestown — California — Quadricentennial Plaza — Jamestown Settlement —
On Jamestown Road.
Capital-Sacramento Although explored primarily by Spain, Sir Francis Drake, sailing for England, also touched the California coast in 1579. After the establishment of Spanish missions, California became a territory of Mexico in 1825 following . . . — — Map (db m194657) HM

143 ► California, Contra Costa County, Orinda — Did You Know that Orinda Once Had a Railroad? — The California and Nevada Railroad — Landmarking Orinda's History —
Near Orinda Way.
Just east of this monument is the last remaining original post from the C&N Railroad trestle structure. The C&N was incorporated on March 25, 1884. J.S. Emery was listed as the railroad's president, for which present day Emeryville is named. . . . — — Map (db m144979) HM
144 ► California, Inyo County, Independence — Mining in Inyo County — Eastern California Museum —
Near Grant Street at Center Street.
Early prospectors found promising outcrops in Inyo County. In 1861 the Russ Mining District was formed on the west slope of the Inyo Mountains between Lone Pine and Independence. The most significant mine in the district is the Reward Mine, . . . — — Map (db m221507) HM
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145 ► California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, South Los Angeles — Douglas Fairbanks — University of Southern California —
On 34th Street 0.4 miles west of Figueroa Street, on the left when traveling west.
Douglas Fairbanks founded the USC Cinema program when president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, 1929. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences Courtyard. — — Map (db m229400) HM
146 ► California, Santa Cruz County, Watsonville — The Discovery of California Redwoods —
On Pinto Lake Road near Green Valley Road, on the right when traveling west.
July 14, 1769, an expedition led by Don Gaspar de Portola left San Diego to rediscover Vizcaino's "Lost Port of Monterey". The expedition reached but failed to recognize Monterey Bay, traveled north, and discovered San Francisco Bay November 4, . . . — — Map (db m86462) HM
147 ► Idaho, Cassia County, Delco — C-1 — California Trail - Parting of the Ways —
On Yale Road (County Road 2880 E) near Laynes Road, on the right when traveling south.
"The Oregon road take up the bluff and follows the course of the (Snake) river while we keep to the left and follow the creek (Raft River) nearly to its source. ... crossing the creek we followed up the bottom" -- Byron McKinstry, Aug 1, 1850 . . . — — Map (db m123844) HM
148 ► Idaho, Cassia County, Delco — C-2 — California Trail - Raft River Recrossing —
On Yale Road near Heglar Canyon Road, on the right when traveling west.
"Arrived at Raft River, crossed and nooned. ... traveled five miles up Raft River and camped after recrossing it. Grass in abundance and plenty of wood" -- Cyrus Loveland, Aug 3 1850 Guidebook Available Trails West Inc. P.O. Box 12045, . . . — — Map (db m123846) HM
149 ► Idaho, Cassia County, Delco — C-3 — California Trail - Raft River Valley —
On Idahome Lane near Interstate 84, on the right when traveling west.
"We traveled up Raft River 16 miles. The road, water and grass, good. Entirely destitute of timber, except a little willow on the streams and the wild sage." -- Chester Ingersoll, Aug 13, 1847 Guidebook Available Trails West Inc. P.O. . . . — — Map (db m123848) HM
150 ► Idaho, Cassia County, Elba — C-6 — California Trail - Summit Creek —
On Elba-Almo Highway (at milepost 7) near Forest Road 708, on the left when traveling south.
"By an easy ascent reached a summit and as gradually descended to a valley (Upper Raft River Valley) of sage and sand sloping to the south east. The streams running towards the (Great) Salt Lake." Byron N. McKinstry, Aug 3, 1850 Guidebook . . . — — Map (db m123886) HM
151 ► Nevada, Elko County, Carlin — C-41 — California Trail — Hot Springs —
On Tomera Road near Nevada Route 278, on the right when traveling west.
“The trail or road… ascends a considerable hill 1/3 mile ahead of us… the water here is cool, but too alkaline to be agreeable. Hot Springs in the river-bank, sulphur, &c.” — J. Goldborough Bruff, Sep 7, 1849 . . . — — Map (db m81179) HM

152 ► California, Los Angeles County, San Marino — Camellia Japonica ‘California’ — Huntington Library —
Near Allen Avenue south of Orlando Road.
'California' is believed to be the oldest camellia plant on record in Southern California. It arrived in 1888 as an unnamed seedling and was purchased for 25 cents off a Japanese tramp steamer in Redondo Beach harbor. For nearly 70 years the plant, . . . — — Map (db m124471) HM
153 ► California, Sacramento County, Sacramento, Central Business District — California Vietnam Veterans Memorial —
On 15th Street south of L Street, on the right when traveling south.
Dedication The people of the State of California dedicate this Monument to the memory of those Californians who died, or remain missing, in the Vietnam War 1959-1975 and in doing so, Honor all the men and women who served during that war. . . . — — Map (db m137482) WM
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154 ► California, San Mateo County, Redwood City — California Square — The Path of History
On Hamilton Street at Marshall Street on Hamilton Street. Reported unreadable.
California Square was a parcel of land located north of Marshall Street, between Hamilton and Winslow, diagonally located across the street from the Courthouse. The site was originally designated as a public park plaza in the Town of Mezesville . . . — — Map (db m202534) HM
155 ► Idaho, Franklin County, Preston — 4 — California Volunteers March to the Bear River — Massacre at Bear River — A Clash of Cultures —
Near U.S. 91 near Hot Springs Road, on the right when traveling north.
The tensions between the Shoshone and the settlers eventually led to a call from Utah territorial leaders of help from the Army, but the Civil War was on and military resources were stretched thin. In 1861 the third California Volunteer Infantry has . . . — — Map (db m105801) HM
156 ► Wyoming, Natrona County, Casper — Oregon/California/Mormon Trails —
Near Fort Caspar Road 0.1 miles west of Wyoming Route 258, on the right when traveling west.
From 1840 to 1869, over 350,000 emigrants traveled past this area on the Oregon/California /Mormon Trails. The promise of free land, sudden riches, or religious freedom caused these pioneers to endure great hardships. Thousands of persons died in . . . — — Map (db m164516) HM

157 ► California, Sacramento County, Sacramento, Sacramento Historic City Cemetery — California Pioneers — 1849 —
Near Laburnum Avenue south of Pioneer, on the right when traveling south.
Julius Clinton Beach Feb. 8, 1802 Goshen, Litchfield County, Connecticut Mar. 12, 1882 Sacramento, California Elizabeth Humphrey Beach Dec. 18, 1793 Goshen, Litchfield County, Connecticut Jan. 18, 1877 Sacramento, California . . . — — Map (db m233170) HM
158 ► California, San Bernardino County, Barstow — Barstow, California — Route 66 Roadside Attraction —
On North 1st Avenue west of Lawrence Dale Drive, on the left when traveling south.
One of the finest surviving examples of California's depot-hotels built around the turn of the 19th century. It's also home to the Route 66 "Mother Road" Museum and the Western American Railroad Museum (W.A.R.M.). Recognized by Hampton . . . — — Map (db m193156) HM
159 ► California, San Luis Obispo County, Pismo Beach — History of Pismo Clams in California —
On 100 Pomeroy Ave, on the right when traveling south.
Pismo clams (Tivela stultorum) were harvested by the millions on Pismo Beach and supported a thriving commercial and recreational fishery. Early clammers would use horse-drawn plows to find Pismo clams in the sand. From 1916 to the closure of the . . . — — Map (db m225445) HM

160 ► California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, South Los Angeles — Automobile Club of Southern California —
On Figueroa Street at Adams Boulevard, on the right when traveling south on Figueroa Street.
Command Post For Southern California's Car Culture The headquarters of the Automobile Club of Southern California has sometimes been mistaken for the ornate Roman Catholic St. Vincent de Paul church. The two, along with the imposing . . . — — Map (db m208552) HM
161 ► California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, South Los Angeles — California Eagle Building — Historic Central Avenue Jazz Corridor — 4075 S Central Avenue —
On Central Avenue south of Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, on the right when traveling south.
In 1914, Joseph and Charlotta Bass purchased the newspaper, The Owl, and renamed it the California Eagle. The California Eagle's readership was primarily African-American. It was a crusader for civil rights and civil liberties under all of . . . — — Map (db m294434) HM
162 ► California, Sacramento County, Locke — Locke, California —
On Main Street near Levee Street, on the left when traveling west.
Researched by Martha Esch, copyright 2016. '17 Citations verified by J'aime Rubio For hundreds of years when the Sacramento Delta was a swamp, nearly the size of Rhode Island, Native Americans inhabited this area. Burial mounds of the . . . — — Map (db m151239) HM
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163 ► California, Contra Costa County, El Sobrante — California & Nevada Railroad —
On San Pablo Dam Road near El Portal Drive.
Here, following the base of San Pablo Ridge, ran the tracks of the California & Nevada Railroad. Incorporated in 1881, its founders had grand plans to run from Emeryville to Nevada. The line never got farther than Orinda. Until ending service in . . . — — Map (db m94300) HM
164 ► California, Kern County, California City — California City Veterans Memorial — In Memoriam —
Near Randsburg Mojave Road near 20 Mule Team Parkway, on the right when traveling east.
Dedicated to all American war veterans who have made the supreme sacrifice. American Legion Post No. 476, California City, California - 1979. "Lest we forget" — — Map (db m243245) WM
165 ► California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, South Los Angeles — 536 — The Oldest University Building in Southern California —
On Childs Way at Pardee Way, on the right when traveling west on Childs Way.
Dedicated on September 4, 1880, this original building of the University of Southern California has been continuously in use for educational purposes since its doors were first opened to students on October 6, 1880, by the university's first . . . — — Map (db m126924) HM
166 ► California, Monterey County, Jolon — First Marriage in California —
On Mission Creek Road.
First Marriage in California took place at this Mission between Juan Maria Ruiz of El Fuerte, Sonora, Mexico, 25 years of age, and Margarita de Cortona, 22, a Salinan woman of Mission San Antonio, on the sixteenth of May in the year of Our Lord 1773 — — Map (db m51561) HM
167 ► California, San Bernardino County, Barstow — The California Gold Rush —
On East Main Street (Business Interstate 15), on the right when traveling east.
With the discovery of gold in California in 1848, it’s statehood in 1850, and the resulting emigration to the west, the interest of the government in exploring a rail link to the Pacific became serious in the early 1850’s. Not only would a Pacific . . . — — Map (db m50558) HM
168 ► California, San Joaquin County, Stockton — 25 — California Building — 1917 —
On East Main Street at South Joaquin Street, on the right when traveling east on East Main Street.
Built originally for the former Farmers & Merchants Bank, this structure is the work of prominent San Francisco Architect George W. Kelham. With almost no exterior changes it exemplifies Renaissance Revival Style and reflects early local interest in . . . — — Map (db m23978) HM
169 ► Texas, Calhoun County, Indianola — 29 — California Gold Fields — Indian Point —
On Ocean Drive 1 mile north of Randolph Road, on the left when traveling north.
In October 1848, a contingent of U.S. troops reached the port in route to San Antonio. These troops garrisoned the new fort of El Paso. Shortly thereafter, gold was discovered in Northern California and the seekers entered the port to take the . . . — — Map (db m193378) HM

170 ► Massachusetts, Suffolk County, Boston, Waterfront — California Sea Lion / Northern Fur Seal —
Near Central Wharf east of Old Atlantic Avenue, on the right when traveling east.
California Sea Lion Zalophus californianus
Size: Females up to 6.5 feet long, males up to 8 feet long. Weight: Females up to 400 pounds, males up to 1,000 pounds. Diet: A variety of . . . — — Map (db m215753) HM

171 ► California, Alameda County, Oakland, Waterfront Warehouse District — 24 — Poultry Producers of Central California Distribution Center —
On Harrison Street at 3rd Street, on the right when traveling north on Harrison Street.
Designer: H.C. Baumann Construction Date: 1929 Architectural Style: Early 20th century utilitarian with Art Deco elements 1926 was a profitable year for the Poultry Producers. Pooled resources created “orderly marketing” to . . . — — Map (db m228121) HM
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172 ► California, Contra Costa County, Oakley — California's Big Water Projects: How Did We Get Here? —
Near Big Break Road.
In 1919, Colonel Robert Bradford Marshall of the United States Geological Survey proposed an unprecedented project of dams, canals, and pumps to move Delta-bound water from California's wet north and snowy Sierra Nevada mountains to its arid . . . — — Map (db m190979) HM
173 ► California, Orange County, Orange — California Wire Company —
On Maple Avenue at Cypress Street, on the left when traveling east on Maple Avenue.
Built for the California Wire Company 1922. Restored by Chapman University 2014. — — Map (db m273745) HM
174 ► California, San Francisco City and County, San Francisco, Financial District — California Street Cable Cars Line —
On Drumm Street at California Street, on the left when traveling south on Drumm Street.
In Honor of the One Hundredth Anniversary of the California Street Cable Cars Line and Leland Stanford Among the significant contributions of the Governor Leland Stanford family, whose home was located at this site, was their important . . . — — Map (db m71803) HM
175 ► California, Solano County, Benicia — Commemoration of California Legislature in Session —
On West G Street, on the right when traveling west.
. . . — — Map (db m284072) HM
176 ► Kansas, Linn County, Centerville — Ft. Scott and California Road —
Near West 1525th Road.
This road was used by settlers going to Ft. Scott, where groups going to California and New Mexico were escorted by the U.S. Calvary This is the only section of the road to still exist — — Map (db m70540) HM

177 ► California, Mariposa County, Mariposa — California Highway Patrol and Department of Motor Vehicles —
On California Route 140 north of 5th Street, on the left when traveling north.
The fire of 1866 destroyed most of this block. When rebuilding the Bogan and Company store to your left and the hotel to your right, the space in between them remained an alley leading to Mariposa Soda Works. In 1935, Emile Trabucco built a . . . — — Map (db m301004) HM
178 ► California, San Francisco City and County, San Francisco, South Beach — California Electric Building — 166-178 Townsend Street — Percy and Hamilton, Architects, 1888/1906 —
On Townsend at Clarence Place, on the left when traveling east on Townsend.
A contributory building within the South End Historic District, designated by the City and County of San Francisco in 1990. The warehouse and industrial buildings from the District's period of significance (1867-1935) reflect the City's preeminence . . . — — Map (db m63844) HM
179 ► California, San Joaquin County, French Camp — 935 — California Chicory Works —
Near West Bowman Road.
The partnership of C.A. Bachmann and Charles H.W. Brandt, formed in 1885, was the largest chicory supplier in America while operating at this site during the 1890's. Chicory roots are roasted, ground, and used as a mixture with or substitute for . . . — — Map (db m156499) HM
180 ► Montana, Lewis and Clark County, Helena — California Wine House — Helena Historic District —
On South Last Chance Gulch near East Broadway Street, on the left when traveling north.
Most of Helena’s earliest commercial buildings fell victim to the fires that plagued the gulch. This simple 1860s commercial building, originally a single story of stone construction, was a notable exception, surviving a disastrous conflagration in . . . — — Map (db m186670) HM
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181 ► California, Los Angeles County, Los Angeles, South Los Angeles — University of Southern California — Widney Hall — USC —
On Exposition Boulevard at Pardee Way, on the right when traveling west on Exposition Boulevard.
The First Trojan—Before There Was A University Amid the ivy-covered brick buildings and towering palm trees of the University of Southern California, there survives a two-story white clapboard building, a relic and a link not only to the . . . — — Map (db m128578) HM
182 ► California, San Luis Obispo County, Cambria — California Native Plant Garden —
On Center Street at Hesperian Lane, on the left when traveling west on Center Street.
The Creekside Reserve Native Plant Gardens (first planted in 2022) These gardens showcase how California Native Plants can be used to create beautiful, water-conserving landscapes while promoting California's extraordinary plant . . . — — Map (db m298143) HM
183 ► Idaho, Cassia County, Almo — C-12 — California Trail - Granite Pass —
On West 3700 South near Junction Valley Road, on the left when traveling west.
"At the entrance of the pass was a pleasant little spring & fine branch." - Wakeman Bryarly, Jul 20, 1849 Guidebook available Trails West Inc, P.O. Box 12045 Reno NV 89510 — — Map (db m138456) HM
184 ► Nevada, Elko County, Wells — C-29 — California Trail - Humboldt Wells Route —
Near Wells Avenue near Eight Street.
"We had to descend a bad hill to get down to the creek, where we nooned near some well springs." -- Byron McKinstry, Aug 10, 1850 Guidebook available Trails West Inc, P.O. Box 12045 Reno NV 89510 — — Map (db m138454) HM

185 ► California, El Dorado County, Pollock Pines — The California Gold Rush —
On Pony Express Trail (Lincoln Highway) at Forebay Road, on the right when traveling east on Pony Express Trail (Lincoln Highway).
The California gold rush followed Captain John Sutter’s logging effort in the Coloma valley. On January 24, 1848, James W. Marshall found gold in the tail-race at Sutter’s Mill. This discovery incited the greatest migration of mankind in history to . . . — — Map (db m94635) HM
186 ► California, Orange County, La Habra — First Krispy Kreme in California —
On Imperial Highway east of Beach Boulevard, on the left when traveling east.
Site of the first Krispy Kreme location in California. Established January 4, 1999. — — Map (db m246620) HM
187 ► California, San Bernardino County, Amboy — Route 66, Amboy, California — Route 66 Roadside Attraction —
On National Trails Highway east of Old Amboy Road, on the right when traveling west.
Founded in 1858, Amboy provided a vital rest stop for weary sun drenched travelers seeking a better life in California. Amboy owned and operated by Juan Pollo restaurants. — — Map (db m193157) HM
188 ► California, San Bernardino County, Vidal — 108 — Earp Cottage — Vidal, California —
On Old Parker Road 0.1 miles east of U.S. 95, on the right when traveling east.
Wyatt Berry Stapp Earp 1848 – 1929 Josephine Sarah Marcus Earp 1861 – 1944 Earp Cottage Vidal, California The legendary lawman, gun-fighter, gambler, businessman and miner along with his wife, Josephine, inhabited . . . — — Map (db m78548) HM
189 ► California, San Diego County, Oceanside, San Luis Rey — Oldest Pepper Tree in California —
On Mission Avenue.
The oldest pepper tree in California was planted by Fr. Antonio Peyri in the middle of the Mission garden. The seeds were brought to San Juis Rey in 1830 by a sailor from Peru and the tree still stands today. The California Pepper . . . — — Map (db m295218) HM
190 ► California, San Joaquin County, Stockton — 43 — Fox California Theatre — 1930 —
On East Main Street west of South San Joaquin Street, on the left when traveling west.
Built on the Old T & D Theatre site, the ornate Mission Revival Fox California with its unique tower and vaudeville marquee reigned as Stockton’s premier movie palace. The Baroque interior boasts of magnificent columns, exquisite chandeliers and . . . — — Map (db m221072) HM
191 ► California, Santa Cruz County, Santa Cruz — California Craftsman Bungalow —
On Laurel Street south of Cleaveland Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
Santa Cruz Circa 1923 California Craftsman Bungalow Historical Society — — Map (db m212582) HM
192 ► California, Solano County, Vallejo — The Carquinez Strait: Gateway to California's Riches —
Near Dump Road at Lawes Street.
The bridges, oil refineries, factories and ports along the East Bay shoreline reflect a commercial history that dates back to the Gold Rush. The Carquinez Strait provided easy passage for ships carrying cargo and people to and from the gold . . . — — Map (db m232404) HM
193 ► California, Tulare County, California Hot Springs — California Hot Springs —
On Hot Springs Drive (Route M-56), on the right when traveling east.
The first people to use the hot springs were the Bokninuwad Yokuts also called "Hoeynche" who called it "Kahtililkau" hot water. In the late 1870's T.J. and N.B. Witt filed claim to Upper Deer Creek "Hoyen Idik" which included the several hots . . . — — Map (db m51871) HM
194 ► Idaho, Cassia County, Almo — C-10 — California Trail - Trail Junction —
On Twin Sister Road (Road 3400 S) near Birch Creek Road, on the left when traveling west.
. . . — — Map (db m124002) HM

195 ► California, Los Angeles County, Santa Monica, Ocean Park — 6 — California Dreaming? / Belmar History+Art Historical Locations —
On 4th Street at Pico Boulevard, on the right when traveling south on 4th Street.
California Dreaming? African Americans have lived in Santa Monica longer than any other beach city in the region. They first arrived in the late nineteenth century, joining other ethnic groups that left their homes for better lives. . . . — — Map (db m287784) HM
196 ► California, San Bernardino County, San Bernardino — First McDonalds, San Bernardino, California — Route 66 Roadside Attraction —
On North E Street near West 14th Street, on the right when traveling south.
McDonalds hamburgers and fries represent a true slice of Americana. This site is ground zero for all modern day fast food chains. Museum owned and operated by Juan Pollo restaurants — — Map (db m204525) HM
197 ► California, Santa Cruz County, Santa Cruz — California Craftsman Bungalow —
On Walnut Avenue south of Cleaveland Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
Historic Landmark 1915 California Craftsman Bungalow Wm. Horton Family 1915-1952 The Museum of Art & History — — Map (db m212583) HM
198 ► Nebraska, Douglas County, Omaha, Midtown — California Trail —
On Lincoln Boulevard west of 30th Street, on the right when traveling west.
This boulder erected 1912 by Omaha Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution to mark the California Trail 1849 later called the Military Road — — Map (db m265479) HM
199 ► Ohio, Union County, Marysville — 8- 80 — New California Church —
On Industrial Parkway (old US 33) (County Route 1), on the right when traveling south.
Side A The New California Church was organized in 1826 at a time when the congregation was called the Associate Congregation of Darby and represented Presbyterians whose ancestors came from the "Seceder" tradition of Scotland. Seceder . . . — — Map (db m93379) HM WM

200 ► Arizona, Pinal County, Picacho — Memorial to the 1st California Cavalry Volunteers —
Near Memorial Loop.
Lieut. James Barrett – Co. A. Private George Johnson – Co. A. Private William S. Leonard - Co. D 1st California Cavalry Volunteers killed April 15, 1862 at Picacho Pass. In only battle of the Civil War fought in Arizona . . . — — Map (db m73897) HM WM

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