The small Arroyo Grande jail was nicknamed the 'Hoosegow' by members of the community. Derived from the Spanish language, the term 'hoosegow' found its origin around 1865.
Built by the County of San Luis Obispo, the jail was intended for . . . — — Map (db m314048) HM
To connect his properties, Newton Short built this swinging bridge without sides about 1875. Sides were added after 1902.
The bridge was given to
the city of Arroyo Grande on July 14, 1911, the date of incorporation. It is a mark of pride to . . . — — Map (db m273089) HM
This plaque marks the location of the Pacific Coast Railway Right-of-Way as established on October 12, 1881, in Arroyo Grande, the Pacific Coast Railway ran from Avila to San Luis Obispo and Edna in the north, then through Arroyo Grande to Nipomo, . . . — — Map (db m249533) HM
