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Memorial to the Old Pea Ridge College and Gym Marker
101 Arkansas, Benton County, Pea Ridge — Memorial to the Old Pea Ridge College and Gym
On East Pickens Road (Arkansas Route 72) east of North Curtis Avenue, on the left when traveling east.
Bell cast in 1888. Brick made locally in 1880 and used 103 years on this campus.Map (db m225101) HM
102 Arkansas, Benton County, Rogers — Historic Rogers Post Office Building1919
On Poplar Street at 2nd Street, on the right when traveling east on Poplar Street.
This building constructed in 1918-19 cost a total of $75,000 including the site, furnishings, and fixtures. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, it served as the U.S. Post Office for Rogers for over four decades. These 1918 . . . Map (db m90744) HM
103 Arkansas, Benton County, Rogers — The Butterfield Overland Mail In Arkansas
On South 1st Street north of West Elm Street, on the right when traveling north.
To commemorate the Centennial passage, through Benton County of the First Westbound Stage coach on the Butterfield Overland Mail Route from St. Louis to San Francisco. Callahan's Tavern, the site of which is about a half a mile northeast of this . . . Map (db m216324) HM
104 Arkansas, Boone County, Harrison — The Old Federal Building
On East Rush Avenue at North Main Street (Business U.S. 65), on the left when traveling east on East Rush Avenue.
It was completed in 1903 and served as the Post Office from 1906 - 1965. The three story (plus basement) building was constructed at an original cost of $78,000 with a floor space in excess of 20,000 sq ft. It was constructed of hard-burned, dark . . . Map (db m141866) HM
105 Arkansas, Crawford County, Van Buren — A-23 — Albert Pike School HouseCrawford County — 1836 – 1936 —
On South 3rd Street at Main Street, on the left when traveling south on South 3rd Street.
In this small log building Albert Pike noted lawyer, poet and mason taught school in 1832. He later went to Little Rock to become editor of the Advocate.Map (db m96857) HM
106 Arkansas, Crittenden County, Marion — Margaret E. Woolfolk LibraryErected 2001 — Courthouse Square Walking Trail —
On North Currie Street east of Currie Avenue, on the left when traveling east.
Woolfolk is author of The History of Marion and History of Crittenden County, an award-winning newspaper editor, graduated from Memphis State Law School in 1985 at the age of 68, entered into private practice, and served as Marion . . . Map (db m116783) HM
107 Arkansas, Crittenden County, Marion — Marion HotelErected 1911 — Courthouse Square Walking Trail —
On Military Road east of Cypress Drive, on the right when traveling east.
Designed and built by Major Moore for Thomas Koser, the building was completed December of 1911. The building, which is constructed of native hardwoods, brick and concrete, had pressed tin ceilings and hardwood floors. The hotel had its own water . . . Map (db m116726) HM
108 Arkansas, Crittenden County, West Memphis — KWEM RadioSounds from the Soil & Soul — Arkansas Delta Music Trail —
On East Broadway Boulevard (U.S. 70) at South 2nd Street, on the right when traveling east on East Broadway Boulevard.
The inaugural broadcast of West Memphis' KWEM radio station on February 23, 1947, set the stage for what would become one of the pioneering platforms for Delta blues and the beginnings of the rock 'n' roll sound. Here at 231 Broadway Boulevard in . . . Map (db m221358) HM
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109 Arkansas, Faulkner County, Conway — Robins House
On Locust Avenue at Scott Street, on the right when traveling south on Locust Avenue.
has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior 1922Map (db m237104) HM
110 Arkansas, Faulkner County, Conway — The Hendrix Bell at Altus
Near Harkrider Street (Business U.S. 65) at Markham Street, on the right when traveling south.
In 1883 a bell was installed in the tower of the new three-story brick building at Altus, Arkansas, which housed Central Collegiate Institute (later Hendrix College). It is believed this is the bell which hung in the tower until the building burned . . . Map (db m237133) HM
111 Arkansas, Fulton County, Mammoth Spring — The Inspiration for The Grand Ole OpryMammoth Spring, Arkansas
Near U.S. 63 at Main Street (State Route 9), on the right when traveling north.
In 1919, George D. Hay, a young newspaper reporter for the Memphis Commercial Appeal, visited Mammoth Spring while on assignment. Before boarding the train back to the city, Hay was invited to a traditional Ozark musical and marveled at the . . . Map (db m192093) HM
112 Arkansas, Hempstead County, Hope — Mail Pole
On West Division Street at South Main Street, on the right when traveling west on West Division Street.
The last bag of mail hung on this pole was October 14, 1967 at Ward, Arkansas. This was also the final day of operation for the Railway Post Office in the state.Map (db m161919) HM
113 Arkansas, Hempstead County, Hope — Railroad Inspection Car
On East Division Street at South Main Street, on the right when traveling west on East Division Street.
This two man inspection car was built in 1948 by Fairmont Railway Motors. Signalmen especially, relied on this motor car for transportation as they inspected signals, automatic switches and crossing gates. Known for its light weight and easy . . . Map (db m161915) HM
114 Arkansas, Hempstead County, Washington — The Washington Post Office
On Franklin Street east of Arkansas Highway 278, on the left when traveling west.
The Washington Post Office is the oldest continuous postal facility in Arkansas, having been established as Hempstead Courthouse Post Office, Arkansas Territory, February 23, 1820. This building provided by the Pioneer Washington Foundation -- . . . Map (db m244819) HM
115 Arkansas, Independence County, Batesville — Independence Bell
On Broad Street at East Main Street, on the right when traveling south on Broad Street.
Authorized 1857. Manufactured 1858. First used 1859. Ringing out from Independence County's second courthouse, the first on this site, this bell summoned citizens to meetings, warned them of danger, and called them to celebrate. Today it . . . Map (db m221140) HM
116 Arkansas, Independence County, Oil Trough — Oil Trough, Arkansas
On Arkansas Route 932 at Main Street (Arkansas Route 14), on the left when traveling north on State Route 932.
When the white man came into the White River valley, Oil Trough Bottom was covered with a dense canebrake inhabited by bear. Early hunters rendered the bear oil and stored it in troughs made from hollowed out tree trunks. Use of these troughs . . . Map (db m221215) HM
117 Arkansas, Johnson County, Clarksville — Lone Pine School Bell
On West Main Street (U.S. 64) at Central Street, on the right when traveling east on West Main Street.
This bell was in use at the school at Lone Pine 1921-1953. The bricks in this monument were made on the site and used to build the Hagarville Academy in 1918.Map (db m225423) HM
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118 Arkansas, Marion County, Rush — Town HubBuffalo National River — National Park Service, U.S. Department of the Interior —
On County Road 6035, 0.2 miles east of County Highway 637, on the left when traveling east.
Across Rush Creek, in front of you, are the remains of houses and shops once owned by the Morning Star. Many families lived there over the years, some until the late 1960s. The building nearest you was the Taylor-Medley Store-started by Bill . . . Map (db m161937) HM
119 Arkansas, Mississippi County, Osceola — Old Bell Telephone Building
On North Ash Street at East Johnson Avenue, on the right when traveling south on North Ash Street.
Built in 1911 by a local attorney, R.C. Rose, as Osceola's first telephone office, the building features two louver-covered windows, a cornice dividing the two floors and two square pilasters with corbelled brick separating the upper 8-over-8 . . . Map (db m36707) HM
120 Arkansas, Mississippi County, Osceola — The Osceola Times Building
On North Poplar Avenue at West Hale Avenue, on the right when traveling north on North Poplar Avenue.
This 1901 office was the first building in "New Town," having been used continuously as a newspaper office since that time and remains the oldest and tallest commercial building in the city. The "Osceola Times," reporting on life along the Cotton . . . Map (db m36408) HM
121 Arkansas, Monroe County, Brinkley — 1921 Brass Bell
On West Cypress Street (U.S. 70) 0.1 miles east of North New Orleans Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
1921 brass bell from Farrell Locomotive Works, 1898 - 1994, Brinkley, ArkansasMap (db m172512) HM
122 Arkansas, Pope County, Pottsville — 27 — Potts Inn / Butterfield's Overland Mail
On 2nd Street at East Ash Street, on the left when traveling north on 2nd Street.
Potts Inn John Kirkbride Potts (1803-1879) was born in Pennsylvania and moved to Arkansas in the 1820s. In 1828 he settled by Galla Creek, eventually acquiring 650 acres of land. Potts went to California in the Gold Rush of 1849: he failed to . . . Map (db m225451) HM
123 Arkansas, Pope County, Pottsville — Potts Tavern
On East Ash Street at 2nd Street, on the right when traveling east on East Ash Street.
Historic stage coach tavern erected by Kirkbride Potts with slave labor. This tavern was a station on the Butterfield-Overland Mail. It was operated as a tavern both before and after the existence of the Butterfield-Overland Mail contract. It has . . . Map (db m225477) HM
124 Arkansas, Pope County, Russellville — J.L. Shinn Building
On West Main Street (U.S. 64) at South Denver Avenue, on the right when traveling east on West Main Street.
In 1854, Mr. J. L. Shinn established a business at this location in what was then called a cactus prairie. By 1870, other businesses had been established and residence had been built so the community was incorporated and was named Russellville, . . . Map (db m225435) HM
125 Arkansas, Randolph County, Pocahontas — Radio Station KPOCRock & Roll Hwy 67
On Radio Drive at U.S. 62, on the left when traveling west on Radio Drive.
In the mid 1950s Elvis Presley's career was just beginning to take off. Elvis had made at least one record at Sun Studio in Memphis when he and his then manager made a stop at this location to request that his record be played on KPOC. He was . . . Map (db m207800) HM
126 Arkansas, Saline County, Benton — The Benton Courier
On North Market Street.
Founded in 1876 by W.A. Webber as The Saline County Digest, this was the first newspaper and is the oldest continuously operated business in Saline County. The name was changed to The Review in 1882 and to The Courier in 1883. The original office . . . Map (db m104055) HM
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127 Arkansas, Sebastian County, Fort Smith — First Butterfield Overland Mail Coach
On Rogers Avenue at South 4th Street, on the right when traveling south on Rogers Avenue.
Commemorating arrival of the first Butterfield Overland mail coach, St. Louis to San Francisco, arrived in Fort Smith at John Rogers City Hotel, North 2nd and A Streets, 2:00 a.m. September 19, 1858.Map (db m236790) HM
128 Arkansas, St. Francis County, Forrest City — Old Courthouse Bell
On South Izard Street south of Court Avenue, on the left when traveling south.
This bell rang from the bell tower of the magnificent courthouse that graced this site for seventy-nine years before the present structure was built in 1976. The former courthouse was built in 1897 by Judge John S.R. Cowan of Hughes at a cost of . . . Map (db m172208) HM WM
129 Arkansas, Union County, Mount Holly — 23 — Mount Holly Cemetery
On Mount Holly Highway (Arkansas Route 160) 0.4 miles east of Stephens Highway (Arkansas Route 57), on the right when traveling east.
Mount Holly Cemetery is the final resting place of 15 Confederate soldiers, including Asa S. Morgan, who in 1861 recruited the El Dorado Sentinels, which became Co. A, 1st Arkansas Infantry. Morgan later served as colonel of the 26th Arkansas . . . Map (db m121172) HM
130 Arkansas, Washington County, Fayetteville — Butterfield Stage Route
On College Avenue (U.S. 71) at Center Street, on the right when traveling north on College Avenue.
This tablet marks a part of the Butterfield Stage Route from St. Louis to San Francisco 1857 – 1860Map (db m59888) HM
131 Arkansas, Washington County, Fayetteville — Wide Area Bar Code Reader
On North Campus Walk north of West Dickson Street, on the left when traveling west.
The most widely implemented automated mail sorting equipment in the world – the Wide Area Bar Code Reader – was developed by the University of Arkansas' College of Engineering. A $50,000 grant from the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) to Professors Dwight . . . Map (db m224261) HM
132 Arkansas, Washington County, Prairie Grove — 1959 Prairie Grove Telephone Co. Phone Booth
On East Douglas Street (Business U.S. 62) at Parker Street, on the right when traveling east on East Douglas Street.
has been listed in the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the InteriorMap (db m225091) HM
133 Arkansas, Washington County, Prairie Grove — Dr. James W. and Joy Nelson Webb
On East Buchanan Street (Business U.S. 62) at North Neal Street, on the right when traveling west on East Buchanan Street.
On this site stood the former home of Dr. James W. Webb (1878 1947) and Mrs. Joy Nelson Webb (1891-1976). Dr. Webb also owned and operated a dentist office on this property. Mrs. Webb published and edited the weekly Prairie Grove . . . Map (db m225087) HM
134 Arkansas, Washington County, Springdale — Fitzgerald's Station
On Old Wire Road (State Highway 265) south of Dodd Avenue, on the right when traveling north.
Here on this, the Old Wire Road, was located Fitzgerald's Station on the Butterfield Overland mail route from St. Louis to San Francisco. First trip 1858. Last 1861. Longest and best conducted mail route in the world. 2795 miles. Service twice . . . Map (db m59950) HM
135 California, Alameda County, Alameda — They Brought Alameda the NewsPaul's Newstand Re-dedicated April 30, 2011
On Santa Clara Avenue at Park Street, on the right when traveling north on Santa Clara Avenue.
NEWSPAPERS were the main source of public information before the introduction of radio and television. The Bay Area was home to several daily newspapers and the larger publishers produced as many as five editions released throughout the day. . . . Map (db m145341) HM
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136 California, Alameda County, Berkeley, Northwest Berkeley — Bowen’s Inn/Higgins GroceryCirca 1854 — City of Berkeley Landmark, designated in 1985 —
On Delaware Street east of 6th Street, on the right when traveling east.
This building, thought to be Berkeley’s oldest remaining structure, originally stood on the Contra Costa Road, now San Pablo Avenue. Built by Captain William J. Bowen when the area was sparsely populated, it served as an inn, saloon, grocery . . . Map (db m53831) HM
137 California, Alameda County, Berkeley, Southside — 73 — Ten Speed Press
On Bancroft Way at Telegraph Avenue, on the left when traveling west on Bancroft Way.
In this very building in the year 1970 Phil Wood established Ten Speed Press Publishing Landmark No.73 Map (db m238688) HM
138 California, Alameda County, Fremont, Niles — Site of First Post Office
On Niles Boulevard, on the right when traveling east.
Site of the First Post Office In Niles Established 1873 William Synder Postmaster Annual Salary $12.00Map (db m63809) HM
139 California, Alameda County, Hayward — 1025 — Honcharenko’s Sanctuary
Near Garin Avenue.
Along the ridge behind this panel lies a 52-acre parcel of historical significance. This farmstead known as “Ukraina” was the home of Ukrainian patriot, writer, and publisher Father Agapius Honcharenko. He and his wife Albina lived here . . . Map (db m26499) HM
140 California, Alameda County, Hayward — 1025 — Ukrania
“Ukraina” is the site of the farm and burial place of the Ukrainian patriot and exiled orthodox priest Agapius Honcharenko (1832-1916) and his wife Albina. Honcharenko was the first nationally conscious Ukrainian to arrive in the United States. He . . . Map (db m146447) HM
141 California, Alameda County, Pleasanton — Livermore's Fire Bell
On Nevada Street west of Bernal Avenue, on the left when traveling west.
This antique fire bell was used to notify Livermore Volunteer Firefighters of a fire in their community from 1875 until replaced by an electric siren in 1919.Map (db m204228) HM
142 California, Alameda County, Pleasanton — Pleasanton's Fire Bell
On Nevada Street, on the left when traveling west.
This antique fire bell was used to notify Pleasanton Volunteer Firefighters of a fire in their community from 1908 until replaced by an electric siren in 1919.Map (db m204231) HM
143 California, Alameda County, Pleasanton — The Pleasanton Sign
On Main Street at Division Street, on the left when traveling north on Main Street.
Originally installed by the Women's Improvement Club in 1932, the Pleasanton Sign has become a familiar landmark and prominent symbol of the community. In 2005, the sign underwent complete restoration, and was rededicated by the City Council on . . . Map (db m193940) HM
144 California, Alpine County, Kirkwood — Snowshoe Thom(p)son(John Tostensen) — A True Pioneer —
On Carson Pass Scenic Byway (State Highway 88), on the right when traveling east.
“…there ought to be a shaft raised to Snow-Shoe Thompson: Not of marble; Not carved and not planted in the valley, but a rough shaft of basalt or of granite, massive and tall, with top ending roughly as if broken short, to represent a life . . . Map (db m12028) HM
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145 California, Alpine County, Markleeville — Snowshoe Thompson
On Diamond Valley Road, 3 miles east of California Highway 89, on the right when traveling west.
This marks the home of John Albert Thompson (Snowshoe Thompson) great pioneer of the Sierras and hero of the mountains, who for twenty winters carried the mail over the deep snow of the mountains on his long skies: Giving help to those in need along . . . Map (db m21302) HM
146 California, Alpine County, Markleeville — Snowshoe Thompson Home
On Diamond Valley Road, 3 miles east of California Highway 89, on the right when traveling west.
John A. “Snowshoe” Thompson (1827-1876) Native of Norway who carried mail across the Sierra Nevada on skis, assisting the needful for twenty years, dwelt and died on this site. Dedicated on June 30, 1990 Native Sons of the Golden . . . Map (db m21301) HM
147 California, Alpine County, Woodfords — 805 — The Pony Express - Woodfords
On Old Pony Express Way (California Route 88) east of California Route 89, on the right when traveling east.
During the initial five weeks of its operation in 1860, an important remount station of the famous Pony Express was located a few feet from here at Cary’s Barn. This monument erected by the Historical Society of Alpine County. National . . . Map (db m143520) HM
148 California, Alpine County, Woodfords — 805 — Woodfords Station
On Old Pony Express Way (California Route 88) east of California Route 89, on the left when traveling east.
Historic Woodfords Station, the Eastern Sierra gateway to the goldfields of California, way station of the famed Pony Express, and entrance to Carson Pass on the Emigrant Trail to the Sacramento Valley. Beginning in 1849 with the building of the . . . Map (db m195369) HM
149 California, Amador County, Martell — Amador Ledger
On State Highway 88 east of Wicklow Way, on the right when traveling east.
This newspaper was started in Volcano October 27, 1855. It was moved to Jackson in April, 1857. The Amador Ledger is the fourth oldest weekly newspaper in California and the oldest in Amador County. This building became the new home of the Amador . . . Map (db m44139) HM
150 California, Calaveras County, Angels Camp — Bells
On South Main Street (State Highway 49), on the right when traveling north.
Fashioned as either small ornaments or large enough to be heard for miles, bells have long been a part of human history and culture. First appearing around 2000 B.C. as simple percussion instruments, they continue to celebrate special events to this . . . Map (db m101587) HM
151 California, Calaveras County, Angels Camp — James H. Carson
On State Highway 49, 3.7 miles south of State Highway 4, on the left when traveling south.
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152 California, Calaveras County, Copperopolis — Calaveras Telephone
On Main Street, on the right when traveling north.
Present site of one of the last family-founded and-still-operated-by-that-family phone companies in America. Founded by Jim Tower, who strung his first telephone wires in 1895 tacked along posts of barb wire fences, earning himself the colorful . . . Map (db m57982) HM
153 California, Contra Costa County, Alamo — Site of the J.M. Jones House(former Francisco Garcia Adobe)
Near Danville Boulevard near Stone Valley Road, on the right when traveling south.
John M. & Mary Ann Smith Jones, lived at this location from 1851 - 1866. They came out west in a prairie schooner. Here John opened the only post office between Martinez and Mission San Jose on May 18, 1852. Mary Ann was his deputy while her . . . Map (db m93991) HM
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154 California, Contra Costa County, Clayton — The Clayton Post Office
On Center Street west of Marsh Creek Road, on the right when traveling east.
The Clayton Post Office, established on October 4, 1861, is one of the oldest post offices in continuous operation in California. Ensuring its continuation in Clayton was one reason for incorporating the city in 1964. During the past 140 . . . Map (db m24534) HM
155 California, Contra Costa County, Danville — Podva FarmhouseLate 1900's
Near Povda Road at San Ramon Valley Boulevard, on the right when traveling south.
This Victorian style house was built around 1885 and was purchased by Adolphus Podva and Mary Alma McPherson for ten gold coins. In 1911, one of their three sons, Roger and his wife Ruby May Oswill, purchased it and lived there until 1977. Ruby May . . . Map (db m202118) HM
156 California, Contra Costa County, El Cerrito — 1 — Site of Pioneer American Settler William Rust's Blacksmith ShopCirca 1889
On San Pablo Avenue near Fairmont Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
In 1909 Rust was named the first postmaster of Rust, California, which was renamed El Cerrito in 1917Map (db m94108) HM
157 California, Contra Costa County, El Sobrante — El Sobrante's First Full-service Post Office
On San Pablo Dam Road near Pitt Way, on the left when traveling east.
El Sobrante's first free-standing post office opened in this building in 1957, marking an important milestone in the town's development. The post office was previously located in the adjacent Lee's Variety Store (the Elks Lodge as of 2014) and . . . Map (db m94308) HM
158 California, Contra Costa County, Lafayette — Dedicated to the Pony Express
Near Moraga Road at Mout Diablo Boulevard.
In 1860-1861 Pony Express riders stopped in Lafayette 19 times to change horses en route to San Francisco from St. Joseph, Missouri Lafayette Historical Society 1992Map (db m24461) HM
159 California, Contra Costa County, Lafayette — Lafayette House
On Mt. Diablo Boulevard at Morago Road, on the right when traveling east on Mt. Diablo Boulevard.
Dedicated April 23, 1998 Lafayette House Added Station By Diablo Foods Better Homes Realty - Lafayette Diamond K. Supply, Ltd. Lafayette Chamber of Commerce Lafayette Historical Society Pony Express Trail Association {reverse . . . Map (db m24916) HM
160 California, Contra Costa County, Martinez — XIV — 736 Ferry Street1906
On Ferry Street at Ward Street, on the left when traveling north on Ferry Street.
Built after the Fire of 1904 that consumed the entire block Occupied in 1881 by Contra Costa Telephone Company founded in 1881 by J. Borland which was sold to Pacific Bell Telephone Company in 1892 with R. Borland as superintendent for 40 years . . . Map (db m53919) HM
161 California, Contra Costa County, Martinez — Morgan House
On Main Street at Ferry Street, on the right when traveling east on Main Street.
Dedicated April 23, 2000 Morgan House Pony Express Route Apr. 23, 1860 - Sep. 8, 1861 Home Station Apr. 16, 1869 - Sep.8, 1861 By James Stretesky Supervisor Gayle B. Uilkema Martinez Area Chamber of Commerce Pony Express Trail . . . Map (db m24369) HM
162 California, Contra Costa County, Martinez — Pony Express Ferry "Carquinez"
On Ferry Street near Marina Vista Avenue, on the left when traveling north.
Dedicated April 23, 2005 Martinez By James Stretestky · Julian M. Frazer · Martinez Historical Society · Mayor Rob & Carole Schroder · Supervisor Gayle B. Uilkema · Vice Mayor Mark & Dianne Ross · Tesoro's Golden Eagle Refinery · . . . Map (db m19224) HM
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163 California, Contra Costa County, Moraga — 5 — Moraga Barn
On Vlader Drive at Country Club Drive on Vlader Drive.
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164 California, Contra Costa County, Orinda — Pony Express1860-1861
Near Camino Pablo west of Brookwood Road, on the right when traveling north.
A nearby plaque commemorates the passage in 1860-1861 of Pony Express riders from Sacramento to the San Francisco terminus. They usually rode river steamers, but 20 times the Pony Express took an overland route as the steamers did not . . . Map (db m142217) HM
165 California, Contra Costa County, Orinda — Santa Maria Church Bell1892
Near Santa Maria Way north of Altarinda Road when traveling north.
Historic Landmark Designated by the City of Orinda June 6, 1995 Ordinance Number 95-03Map (db m222692) HM
166 California, Contra Costa County, Orinda — The Pony Express
Near Camino Pablo at Brookwood Road.
Pony Express Trail This plaque commemorates the passage in 1860 and 1861 of the Pony Express riders from Sacramento to San Francisco through what is now Orinda. Sponsored by the City of Orinda's Historical Landmark Committee and the Pony . . . Map (db m29913) HM
167 California, Contra Costa County, Pittsburg — Pittsburg Post Dispatch Building
On Railroad Avenue north of East 6th Street, on the right when traveling north.
Built in 1923, this brick building was the home of the Coast Counties Gas and Electric Company which provided utilities to the City of Pittsburgh. The company closed its office in the 1950s and the building became a newspaper publishing and . . . Map (db m37423) HM
168 California, Contra Costa County, Richmond — East Brother Light Station
Near Stenmark Drive.
Constructed in 1873-74, East Brothers Light Station is the older of only two remaining light stations of San Francisco Bay that have remained substantially unchanged. The original 5th order classical (Fresnel) lens was replaced with the present . . . Map (db m164491) HM
169 California, Contra Costa County, Walnut Creek — Meet the Many Faces of Jim Howe
Near Walnut Boulevard east of Homestead Avenue.
When James Pomeroy Howe died in 1970, at the age of 91, he left behind not only his estate and its history, but also a legacy of intriguing stories of his adventures here and abroad. While growing up in Kansas Jim Howe longingly dreamed of . . . Map (db m153429) HM
170 California, Contra Costa County, Walnut Creek — 148 — Post Office1410 N. Main St. — 1928 —
On North Main Street near Cypress Street, on the left when traveling south.
In the early years, Walnut Creek residents picked up their mail from one of the local merchants on Main Street, who served as postmaster. This brick building served as Walnut Creek's first post office, beginning in 1928. A newer post office opened . . . Map (db m93826) HM
171 California, Contra Costa County, Walnut Creek — 145 — Ramona TheatreN. Main at Cypress — 1920 —
On Cypress Street at North Main Street, on the right when traveling east on Cypress Street.
The 400-seat Ramona, Walnut Creek's first cinema, opened in 1920 as a silent-movie house. The theater sat on Main Street, next to the Contra Costa Courier newspaper and where Cypress Street now connects to Broadway. It was owned by Theodore . . . Map (db m93828) HM
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172 California, Contra Costa County, Walnut Creek — What Are Those Towers For?
Near Summit Road, 11 miles north of Blackhawk Road, on the right when traveling north.
Mount Diablo has always been a guide and landmark to people far bellow, and so it became a natural location for many radio and transmission towers as well. As early as 1928, the Standard Oil Company and U.S. Dept. of Commerce jointly . . . Map (db m103092) HM
173 California, Del Norte County, Crescent City — 951 — Battery Point Lighthouse
Near Lighthouse Way.
The Battery Point Lighthouse is one of the first lighthouses on the California Coast. Rugged mountains and unbridged rivers meant coastal travel was essential for the economic survival of this region. In 1855 Congress appropriated $15,000 for . . . Map (db m101692) HM
174 California, Del Norte County, Crescent City — St. George Reef Lighthouse
On South Pebble Beach Drive south of West 9th Street, on the right when traveling south.
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175 California, El Dorado County, Coloma — Coloma Post Office
On Coloma Road (California Route 49) south of Mt Murphy Road, on the right when traveling south.
Coloma’s first post office opened in 1849 when, against his wishes, John T. Little was appointed postmaster. The post office, first designated as “Culloma, California Territory,” was changed to “Coloma” in January 1851. This tiny building . . . Map (db m215207) HM
176 California, El Dorado County, Coloma — Ft. Ross Cannon
On Coloma Road (California Route 49) at Mt Murphy Road, on the right when traveling north on Coloma Road.
Patrick Obein Murphy brought this cannon from Ft. Ross to his namesake Mt. Murphy located behind this site. It’s been said that he fired it to announce the arrival of the mail.Map (db m215523) HM
177 California, El Dorado County, Coloma — Pleasant Flat
On Mt Murphy Road at Levee Trail, on the left when traveling east on Mt Murphy Road.
This area held a number of important homes and stores during the gold rush. The first large building in Coloma was built here in 1849 by John T. Little. It contained a store, hotel, restaurant and post office. Little also operated a ferry to cross . . . Map (db m215742) HM
178 California, El Dorado County, Coloma — Robert Bell's Store
On State Highway 49, on the left when traveling south. Reported permanently removed.
Most of Coloma's buildings were wooden, but some were were made of brick or stone to resist fire. This one, known as "Bells Brick Store," was a general merchandise store that also sold feed and grain. The U.S. Post Office was located in this . . . Map (db m12207) HM
179 California, El Dorado County, Coloma — Robert Bell's Store
On Coloma Road (California Route 49 at milepost 2) south of Brewery Street, on the right when traveling north.
Robert Bell arrived in 1850 and built a wooden store. When this burned down he erected a brick building in the same location in 1853. It was known as “Bell’s Brick Store,” a general merchandise store that also sold feed and grain. The U.S. Post . . . Map (db m215357) HM
180 California, El Dorado County, El Dorado — 700 — El Dorado (Mud Springs)
On Pleasant Valley Road, on the right when traveling east.
Trading post, emigrant stop, and mining camp of the 1850’s. This became one of the remount stations of the Central Overland Pony Express. Here at the Nevada House on April 13, 1860, pony rider William (Sam) Hamilton changed horses while carrying . . . Map (db m11571) HM
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181 California, El Dorado County, Meyers — John (Snowshoe) Thompson
On Lincoln Highway (U.S. 50) west of Apache Avenue, on the left when traveling west.
Send me men to match my mountains. These are words a great poet said speaking for the brave young nation that needed strong and brave men’s aid. In memory of John (Snowshoe) Thompson who, for twenty successive winters, 1856-1876, . . . Map (db m434) HM
182 California, El Dorado County, Meyers — Yank’s Added Station
On Lincoln Highway (U.S. 50) west of Apache Avenue, on the left when traveling west.
>br>(back) The Hawley Grade from April 3, 1860 to November 17, 1860 was used by the Pony Express. On November 18, 1860 the new toll road down Johnson Pass (Echo Summit), today’s Old Meyers Grade, was opened to horse traffic and was now used . . . Map (db m435) HM
183 California, El Dorado County, Meyers — 708 — Yank’s Station
On US Highway 50 (U.S. 50) west of Pioneer Trail, on the left when traveling west.
This was the site of the most eastern remount station of the Central Overland Pony Express in California. Established as a trading post in 1851 by Martin Smith, it became a popular hostelry and stage-stop operated by Ephraim “Yank” Clement on the . . . Map (db m433) HM
184 California, El Dorado County, Placerville — Bayles Building (1853)
On Main Street at Sacramento Street, on the right when traveling east on Main Street.
This building was used as a post office from 1854 through 1858. Famous Norwegian skier and mailman Snowshoe Thompson picked up his first mail here in 1856. His courage and perseverance conquered the impassable winter Sierra Nevada mountains . . . Map (db m193324) HM
185 California, El Dorado County, Placerville — Davis and Roy News Depot / Shelley Inch Building / Placerville News Company
On Main Street at Stage Coach Alley, on the right when traveling west on Main Street.
Fisher’s Oasis Coffee House and Wadsworth’s Chicago Dining Saloon occupied this site from 1851- 1855. In 1853 F.A. Bee, founder of the Placerville Herald, printed his short-lived newspaper here. Early pioneer doctors, Harvey and Sholer and . . . Map (db m65253) HM
186 California, El Dorado County, Placerville — John A. "Snowshoe" Thompson
On Sacramento Street at Main Street, on the right when traveling north on Sacramento Street.
This statue commemorates the life and career of Norwegian American pioneer and skier, John A. Snowshoe Thompson, who by his courage and perseverance conquered the impassable winter Sierra Nevada mountains to carry mail, medicine and supplies . . . Map (db m193400) HM
187 California, El Dorado County, Placerville — Snowshoe Thompson
On Main Street at Sacramento Street, on the right when traveling east on Main Street.
A Viking Son of Norway who fulfilled California’s motto: “Bring Me Men To Match My Mountains” For twenty winters from 1858 to 1878 he was the lifeline between Utah Territory across the Sierras, and the new state of California. . . . Map (db m12750) HM
188 California, El Dorado County, Pollack Pines — The Pony Express - Sportsman’s Hall
On Pony Express Trail east of Exit 57 (U.S. 50), on the right when traveling east.
California’s only Home Station where riders changed on the Pony Express trail. Here, at 8:01 A.M. on April 4, 1860, Sam Hamilton, first eastbound rider, was relieved by Warren Upson who carried the initial mail over the then storm swept Sierras. . . . Map (db m613) HM
189 California, El Dorado County, Pollock Pines — 704 — Sportsman’s Hall
On Pony Express Trail east of Exit 57 (U.S. 50), on the right when traveling east.
This was the site of Sportsman’s Hall, also known as Twelve-Mile House. The hotel operated in the late 1850’s and 1860’s by John and James Blair, a stopping place for stages and teams of the comstock. It became a relay station of the Central . . . Map (db m609) HM
190 California, El Dorado County, Pollock Pines — The Pony Express
On Pony Express Trail (Lincoln Highway) at Forebay Road, on the right when traveling east on Pony Express Trail (Lincoln Highway). Reported missing.
The Pony Express originated in 1860, when our nation was divided and civil war threatened. Communication between California and Washington DC took months. Although the Pony Express existed little more than 18 months, it played a major role in the . . . Map (db m94642) HM
191 California, El Dorado County, Shingle Springs — Du Roc HouseIn Search of the Pony Express — Historical Marker —
On Durock Road south of U.S. 50, on the right when traveling west.
Dedicated July 1, 2000 Du Roc House Added Station July 1, 1861 – Nov. 20, 1861 by PW Pipe James Stretesky Norman & Ann Root County of El Dorado American Suzuki Motor Corporation Pony Express Trail . . . Map (db m50321) HM
192 California, Humboldt County, Eureka — Buhne BuildingItalianate Architecture - 1884 — Eureka Historic Landmark —
On 2nd Street near G Street.
Built for Captain H.H. Buhne; Humboldt County Bank, other businesses, residences, public hall, rooftop signal service station. This program made possible through a partnership with property owners Kelly and Kala Martin, Eureka Main Street, and . . . Map (db m61275) HM
193 California, Humboldt County, Eureka — The Pacific Telephone Company Building
On F Street at 6th Street, on the right when traveling south on F Street.
On Nov. 10, 1908, a deed from George and Edith Connick to Sunset Telephone and Telegraph Company, Block 56, Parcel 5, corner of 6th and “F” Streets was recorded. When Pacific Telephone and Telegraph took over the Sunset Telephone and Telegraph . . . Map (db m233368) HM
194 California, Humboldt County, Eureka — U.S. Post Office 1882-1885 / 1890-1894
On 2nd Street east of G Street, on the right when traveling east.
This was the first building expressly constructed for the Eureka Post Office Postmaster Frederick Aze, (served as Eureka postmaster for 17 years.) motivated by cramped and ill suited facilities at 612 Second St. had this building constructed at . . . Map (db m135482) HM
195 California, Humboldt County, Ferndale — Cape Mendocino Lighthouse LensesHumboldt County Fair
On 5th Street near Van Ness Avenue, on the left when traveling south.
The 780 prisms and fresnel lenses in this replica of the original Cape Mendocino Light House were hand ground in France, shipped around Cape Horn and originally placed in operation at Cape Mendocino in 1868. The entire mechanical gear and prisms . . . Map (db m189002) HM
196 California, Humboldt County, Ferndale — GPY 136-09 — The Victorian Inn
On Ocean Avenue at Francis Street on Ocean Avenue.
The Victorian Inn was built in 1890 with completion in 1891, and known as the Russ Building. The structure was originally built to house the Ferndale Bank with the Ferndale Enterprise Newspaper following. There were 33 rooms on the second floor; . . . Map (db m65289) HM
197 California, Humboldt County, Patrick's Point — William Z. Hegy1915 - 1986
On California Route 101.
A native of Plunkett, Saskatchewan, Canada. Graduated from Stanford University with a degree in Civil Engineering, began work with the Division of Highways in 1936. He worked in many positions and locations throughout his career, becoming State . . . Map (db m1509) HM
198 California, Humboldt County, Shelter Cove — Cape Mendocino Lighthouse
On Lower Pacific Drive, on the left when traveling west.
Lit Dec. 1, 1868, the light from its first order Fresnel lens swept 30 miles to sea. Decommissioned in 1951, the structure slowly began to inch toward the 422’ cliff. The light was dismantled in 1998 and moved to Point Delgada, Shelter Cove by . . . Map (db m1093) HM
199 California, Humboldt County, Trinidad — 146 — Trinidad Memorial LighthouseA New Home!
On Lighthouse Road near Bay Street.
The Trinidad Memorial Lighthouse is one of the most iconic landmarks on the North Coast and a beloved, historical symbol of the Trinidad community. The structure was built in 1949 as a replica of the original 1871 Trinidad Lighthouse, which . . . Map (db m139525) HM
200 California, Imperial County, El Centro — Imperial Valley Press
On North 8th Street at Broadway Street, on the right when traveling north on North 8th Street.
The Imperial Valley Press was established in 1901 with the aid of W.F. Holt in the town of Imperial and was known as the Imperial Press. Mr. Holt moved the paper to the new city of El Centro in 1906 and changed the name to the Imperial Valley Press. . . . Map (db m105982) HM

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