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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMJZO_village-of-silveyville_Dixon-CA.html
The village of Silveyville was first settled by Elijah F. Silvey in 1852. Silvey built a halfway house and stock corral for travelers going from San Francisco or Benicia to Sacramento. A post office was established in 1854, along with stores, a te…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMJZA_halfway-house_Dixon-CA.html
{Obverse:}Dedicated April 23, 1998Halfway HouseAdded StationApr. 23, 1860 - Sep. 8, 1861BySidney & Diane Schroeder FamilyRon Dupratt FamilyJohn & Patty Greiner FamilyDixon Historical SocietyAmerican Legion Dixon Post #208Pony Express Trail Associa…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMJT5_solano-hotel_Benicia-CA.html
[Obverse:] Dedicated April 23, 1997SOLANO HOTELPony Express RouteApr. 23, 1860 - Sep. 8, 1861Home StationApr. 23, 1860 - Apr. 15, 1861ByBenicia Historical SocietyBenicia (N.G.S.W.)Native SonsBenicia Volunteer Fire DepartmentPony Express Trail Asso…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMHFF_thompsons-corner-saloon-1902_Fairfield-CA.html
Henry "Old Man" Studer and his brother Jim, built this community gathering spot. Studer was the proprietor of the oldest bar in Solano County, which he relocated here. Dancing and entertainment were available upstairs and local lore is that a brot…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMHET_cordelia_Fairfield-CA.html
Established in the early 1850's by Captain Robert Waterman and named for his wife, Cordelia. The name was changed to Bridgeport after his home in Connecticut and then again to Cordelia. Intended as a major townsite to serve the shipping trade on t…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMHA0_first-wireless-station_Vallejo-CA.html
On a hill 300 feet south of this point, the first naval wireless station on the Pacific Coast was erected in 1904.
Plaque erected in Sept 1954
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMH71_the-bohn-building_Benicia-CA.html
Architect and driving force behind the modernization of Highway 780, the first State Capitol Building, the Benicia State Park, First Street Development, the Benicia City Water System, and the Benicia Industrial Park.
He gave his vision, his det…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMH6Y_merritt-house-c-1869_Benicia-CA.html
Original two story front portion of this building has mortise and tenon-frame walls with solid wood plank sheathing inside.
Preservation by Carl & Alice MerrittMayors Award 1990
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMGN0_vez-r-family-vineyard_Fairfield-CA.html
This site was originally constructed in 1860 as the Suisun Valley General Mercantile & original Pony Express station.
The Vezer Family provides this facility for the enjoyment of the families of this wonderful valley and gives special recogniti…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMBZM_pony-express-river-streamer-new-world_Rio-Vista-CA.html
[Front of Marker]Dedicated April 3, 1997RIO VISTAbyJames StreteskyThe Dutra GroupBarrier Systems, Inc.Rio Vista Chamber of CommercePony Express Trail AssociationSponsors are listed on bottom of base[Back of Marker]In 1860 - 1861 Rio Vista was loca…