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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMABF_the-treasured-american-river_Gold-River-CA.html
The river before you is not the same river that flowed through here 200 years ago when the Nisenan Indians caught salmon and collected acorns along its bank. The river has been mined, dammed and surrounded by our cities, yet it still supports heal…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMA7X_booth-building_Sacramento-CA.html
This building was the home of the Booth Company, a wholesale grocery business and its founder Newton Booth, lawyer, writer, lecturer, and politician. Booth served as State Senator 1862-1863, and lived here while Governor of California 1871-1875 an…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMA7U_pony-express-river-steamer-antelope_Sacramento-CA.html
[Front of Marker]Dedicated April 13, 2000SACRAMENTObyJames StreteskyGeorge E. Kuchler FamilyRotary Club of SacramentoBurnett & Sons Planing Mill and Lumber Co - Since 1869Sacramento Traditional Jazz SocietySacramento Metro Chamber of CommercePony …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMA5S_luella-buckminster-johnston_Sacramento-CA.html
An outspoken proponent of suffrage for women, she became the first of her gender elected to a municipal office in Sacramento, being swept into office by an all male electorate before women attained the right to vote. Widow of a politician and scho…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMA5Q_folsom-veterans-memorial_Folsom-CA.html
The Folsom Veterans Memorial honors those brave individuals who serve our country and those who have fallen in service to our country. The memorial is composed of several distinct elements.
The Flag Court pays homage to all those who have serve…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMA5O_leidesdorff-plaza_Folsom-CA.html
Dedicated to the memory ofWILLIAM ALEXANDER LEIDESDORFFEarly California pioneer, civicleader, merchant, trader, andowner of 35,000 acre rancho "Rio de los Americanos" in the Folsom area.Born 1810 in Danish West Indiesof Negro and Danish parentsDie…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMA5L_folsom-terminal_Folsom-CA.html
Completion of the Sacramento Valley Railroad from Sacramento to Folsom was completed here February 22, 1856, by enthusiastic residents of both cities. The new line, 22 miles in length was commenced February 12, 1855, and was built by Theodore Deho…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMA20_california-mexican-american-war-memorial_Sacramento-CA.html
In memory of the American Servicemen of Hispanic descent and all others who sacrificed their lives to protect the freedoms we enjoy.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM9RA_kenneth-l-maddy_Sacramento-CA.html
Dedicated to the Memory ofKENNETH L. MADDY1934 - 2000served in the California State Legislature from 1970 to 1998,and as the Senate Minority Leader from 1987 to 1995."As someone who spent nearly three decades in the Capitol attempting to craft bip…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM9R5_california-state-capitol-park_Sacramento-CA.html
HISTORYWhen Spanish governors ruled the California territory, its capitol was moved from town to town between San Diego and Monterey.
San Jose had already been designated the capitol by the time California was granted statehood in 1850. In the …