Hill Town Ferry!

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Hill Town Ferry
Landmark #560 Monterey County Visited: January 10, 2014 Plaque?  YES! 🙂
What is it? A plaque marking one of the first ferries to cross the Salinas River!
What makes it historical? THE GUIDE SAYS: Operated by Hiram Cory, this was one of the first ferries to cross the Salinas River. The Monterey County Board of Supervisors regulated the toll which was, in 1877: buggy and horse, 25 cents, buggy and horses, 37-1/2 cents, four horses and wagon, 85 cents, six horses and wagon, $1, horse and saddle, 25 cents, and man on foot, 12-1/2 cents. The ferry operated until a bridge was built in 1889.

OTHER TIDBITS: That pretty well sums it up!
How can I Help the Helpers? HERE’S HOW:

  • Donate to the Daughters of the American Colonists!
  • Be a responsible visitor! Please respect the signs and pathways, and treat all structures and artifacts with respect. They’ve endured a lot to survive into the present. They’ll need our help to make it into the future!
Where is this place? LISTED DIRECTIONS:
On Old Hwy 68
SW corner of Spreckels Blvd and Old Hwy 68 (P.M. 18.1)
3.0 mi SW of Salinas, CA 93902

ANNOTATIONS:
The plaque is located at the end of Spreckels Lane, about 500 feet from where it intersects Spreckels Boulevard!

From Los Angeles: ~304mi (490km) — 5.1hrs
From Sacramento: ~177mi (285km) — 3hrs
From San Diego: ~424mi (683km) — 7.1hrs
From San Francisco: ~110mi (178km) — 1.9hrs
When should I go? Whenever the mood strikes you!

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