Historical Markers and War Memorials in Represa, California

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Historical Markers and War Memorials in Represa, California

1 ► California, Sacramento County, Folsom, Represa — Johnny Cash Trail —

The City of Folsom has a rich history beginning with the 49ers during California's great gold rush. It was the site of the west's first railroad and the world's first long-distance transmission of electricity. For thousands of years prior, the area . . . — — Map (db m192774) HM WM

2 ► California, Sacramento County, Represa, Folsom — Sergeant C.W. Parker —

I would like to give you a little background on this remarkable man who began his career at Folsom Prison in 1959. He was born on August 5, 1917, seventeen years later Parker joined the Navy in 1934, with his fathers approval. During his service . . . — — Map (db m192711) HM

3 ► California, Sacramento County, Represa — Fire Extinguisher —

This is a Ansul Dry Chemical Wheeled Fire Extinguisher. It had a potassium bicarbonate based dry chemical containing colorized additives, it was the most effective dry chemicals used to extinguish flammable and or combustible liquid fires. The . . . — — Map (db m192797) HM

4 ► California, Sacramento County, Represa — Horse Head Hitching Post —

This Tree Stump Hitching Post was blasted loose with dynamite, quarried out, then cut and shaped into Horse Head Hitching Post by prisoners working in the quarry in the early years of Folsom Prison. The Horse Head Hitching Post was moved to its . . . — — Map (db m192796) HM

5 ► California, Sacramento County, Represa — Prison Doodlebug —

This old Doodlebug was manufactured at Folsom State Prison to be used as a sturdy, powerful pulling and pushing vehicle, used in the Lower Yard. It was made in the Maintenance Shop of Folsom 1940's. It has a model A motor, a military . . . — — Map (db m193059) HM

6 ► California, Sacramento County, Represa — Railroad Gate —

A locomotive was purchased to be used on a short line railroad which had been constructed from the prison to the village of Folsom, for hauling supplies. In the early part of June, 1893. In 1922, the walls around the prison were finally . . . — — Map (db m193061) HM

7 ► California, Sacramento County, Represa — Tree Stump Hitching Post —

This Tree Stump Hitching Post was blasted loose with dynamite, quarried out, then cut and shaped into the Tree Stump Hitching Post by prisoners working in the quarry in the early years of Folsom Prison. The Tree Stump Hitching Post was moved to . . . — — Map (db m193062) HM

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