Historical Markers and War Memorials in Lathrop, California
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Lathrop is in San Joaquin County
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America's first coast to coast road
Established 1913
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1924-1967
Site of Original Wiggins
Trading Post serving travelers
along the Lincoln Highway — — Map (db m156556) HM
On South Manthey Road, on the right when traveling west. Reported missing.
The construction of the San Joaquin River Bridge completed the last link of the Transcontinental Railroad. Building had simultaneously proceeded from the Bay Area and Sacramento and met at the San Joaquin River. The first train crossed the bridge on . . . — — Map (db m11380) HM
On East L Street at 7th Street, on the right when traveling east on East L Street.
Called Wilson’s Station
From 1849 until 1869
Was given the name by Leland Stanford when he moved his Central Pacific Railroad terminal here and dedicated the town to his wife’s family. In 1886, after a dispute with local citizens, Stanford . . . — — Map (db m20006) HM
On South Manthey Rd, on the right when traveling west.
First known sail launch to ascend San Joaquin River from San Francisco landed here autumn 1846. Carried 20 Mormon pioneers who founded New Hope agricultural project on the Stanislaus. Yoke of oxen and span of mules driven from Marsh’s Landing . . . — — Map (db m143445) HM
On 7th Street at K Street, on the right when traveling south on 7th Street. Reported missing.
David S. Terry, former Chief Justice of the California State Supreme Court and duelist was shot to death by David Neagle on August 14, 1889 in the old railroad restaurant across the street. Neagle had been hired to protect US Supreme Court Justice . . . — — Map (db m197162) HM
On 5th Street south of L Street, on the right when traveling south.
Dedicated to all the veterans that served in each of the branches of the U.S. Military. Honoring those that gave their lives for the freedom of our great Nation. We are grateful to all for their ultimate sacrifice. They will never be forgotten. . . . — — Map (db m221070) WM
