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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/HM9BZ_j-clifton-toney_Folsom-CA.html
In Memory of J. Clifton ToneyPublisher of the Folsom Telegraph1962 - 1976His vision resulted in theDevelopment of the Sutter Street Mall
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM76I_ashland-station_Folsom-CA.html
In 1973, the oldest depot in the West moved to a new home. Ashland Station, reportedly the oldest railroad depot west of the Mississippi, was transported across Rainbow Bridge to its present location at the Folsom Interpretive Area next to the Fol…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM6YL_prairie-city_Folsom-CA.html
Site of Prairie City, mining town and center of trade in California Gold Rush days. In July, 1853, Prairie City reached the height of its prosperity, and included fifteen stores and ten boarding houses and hotels. Two stage lines operated daily. A…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM6RG_prairie-city-cemetery_Folsom-CA.html
The site of the Prairie City Cemetery that once served the bustling gold rush town of Prairie City was located during construction of the Prairie City Road and Highway 50 Interchange in May 1997. It was used between 1853 and at least 1872 and may …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM4B4_original-folsom-hydroelectric-plant_Folsom-CA.html
In the 1850's, Horatio Gates Livermore and later his sons, Horatio P. and Charles E. pioneered the development of ditches and dams on the American River for industry and agriculture. One historic result was Folsom Power House, which began operatio…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM4AW_natomas-consolidated-of-california_Folsom-CA.html
Natomas Company activities started in this area in 1857 with the acquisition of 9,000 acres from the Joseph L. Folsom estate. Early partners engaged in water, granite quarrying, agriculture, vineyards, gold mining, hydro-electric power and hel…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2U2_folsom-pony-express-terminus_Folsom-CA.html
Gold Rush and Railroad town Folsom became the Western Terminus of the Central Overland Pony Express on July 1, 1860. The express mail had been run by pony to and from Sacramento. Beginning on July 1, 1860, the Sacramento Valley Railroad carried it…
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