Related Historical Markers

October 15, 2023

N.C.N.G.R.R. Marker

SHOWN IN SOURCE-SPECIFIED ORDER

1 ► California, Nevada County, Nevada City — Nevada County Narrow Gauge Railroad — N.C.N.G.R.R. —

Nevada County Narrow Gauge Railroad was dedicated May 20, 1876 one hundred feet east of this spot. Built by John Flint Kidder between 1874-76 it ran 22 miles from Nevada City to Colfax via Grass Valley. Rails taken up in 1942. Sara Kidder, . . . — — Map (db m40287) HM

2 ► California, Nevada County, Grass Valley — N. C. N. G. R. R. — (Nevada County Narrow Gauge Railroad) —

Nevada County Narrow Gauge Railroad ran from here 5 miles N. to Nevada City and 17 miles S. to Colfax. Built 1874-76 by John F. Kidder whose home is N.E. corner. Depot and shops were 50 yards N. Rails removed 1942. Sarah, widow of builder was first . . . — — Map (db m49500) HM

3 ► California, Placer County, Colfax — Nevada County Narrow Gauge Railroad — 1876 – 1942 — Placer County Terminus —

Depot was 100 yards N.E. of this spot. Built by John Flint Kidder between 1874-76. It ran 22 miles from Colfax to Nevada City via Grass Valley. Rails taken up on 1942. Sarah Kidder, widow of builder , world’s first woman railroad president 1901 . . . — — Map (db m14438) HM