Historical Markers in Kerman, California

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Historical Markers in Kerman, California

1 ► California, Fresno County, Kerman — 42 — Kerman —

On South Madera Avenue (State Highway 145) at West California Avenue, in the median on South Madera Avenue.

Originally, in the late 1800's Kerman was called "Collis" in honor of the Southern Pacific Railroad President at the time, Collis P. Huntington. The Southern Pacific Railroad line was built through Kerman in 1891. The name was changed to Kerman in . . . — — Map (db m229450) HM

2 ► California, Fresno County, Kerman — 488 — Site of Fresno City —

On Whitesbridge Avenue (California Route 180) 0.3 miles west of James Road, on the left when traveling west.

Five miles southwesterly from this point, on both sides of Fresno Slough, is the site of Fresno City. Fresno City gradually arose at the head of navigation of Fresno Slough and existed from approximately 1855 to 1875. The town served as a . . . — — Map (db m175903) HM

3 ► California, Fresno County, Kerman — 5 — Sycamore Point

Near North Madera Avenue (State Highway 145) 0.4 miles north of West Barstow Avenue, on the right when traveling north. Reported permanently removed.

Steamboats carrying supplies for Millerton reached the head of navigation at Sycamore Point on the south bank of the San Joaquin River about one mile upstream from here. In the spring of 1852 and for many years thereafter paddle wheel steamers . . . — — Map (db m290422) HM

4 ► California, Fresno County, Kerman — Sycamore Point —

On North Madera Avenue north of West Barstow Avenue, on the right when traveling north.

Steamboats carrying supplies bound for Millerton reached the head of navigation at Sycamore Point on the south bank of the San Joaquin River about 4 miles upstream from here (near where present day Highway 99 crosses the river). In the Spring of . . . — — Map (db m290939) HM

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