California Historical Landmarks in Sacramento County
California Historical Landmark 558
First Passenger Railroad
Sutter and Reading
Folsom
Completion of the 22-mile Sacramento Valley Railroad line from Sacramento to Folsom was celebrated here February 22, 1856 by enthusiastic residents of both cities. The new line, commenced February 12,1855, was built by noted pioneer engineer Theodore Dehone Judah.
Citation from California Office of Historic Preservation