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| Landmark #842 | Humboldt County | Visited: May 10, 2012 | Plaque? YES! 🙂 |
| What is it? | A plaque in the charming town of Blue Lake! |
| What makes it historical? | THE GUIDE SAYS: Incorporated December 15, 1854, as the Union Plank Walk, Rail Track, and Wharf Company, the Arcata and Mad River Rail Road is the oldest line on the north coast. Originally using a horse-drawn car, the railroad served as a link between Humboldt Bay and the Trinity River mines. Later, locomotives were added as the line grew to serve the redwood industry.
OTHER TIDBITS: That pretty well sums it up! |
| How can I Help the Helpers? | HERE’S HOW:
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| Where is this place? | LISTED DIRECTIONS: 330 Railroad Ave NW corner Hatchery Rd and Railroad Ave Blue Lake, CA 95525 ANNOTATIONS: From Los Angeles: ~660mi (1063km) — 11hrs |
| When should I go? | Whenever the mood strikes you! |