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California Historical Landmarks in Sacramento County
 
 
California Landmark 526
California's First Passenger Railroad
1800 Third Street
Sacramento
Inaugurated 1856
California's First Passenger Railroad in Sacramento, California
13 August 2006
(Click the Photo to Read the Plaque)
 
California's First Passenger Railroad

The Sacramento Valley Railroad, running from Sacramento to Folsom, was begun at this site on February 12, 1855. Here, at Third and R Streets, was located the Sacramento passenger terminal. The turntable and freight depot were at Third and Front Streets. Completion of the railroad was celebrated at Folsom on February 22, 1856.

Historical Landmark No. 526

Plaque placed by the California State Park Commission in cooperation with the Sacramento County Historical Society
February 12, 1955

 
 
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