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| Landmark #780-4 | Placer County | Visited: April 4, 2015 | Plaque? YES! 🙂 |
| What is it? | A plaque commemorating the arrival of the Transcontinental Railroad into Auburn! |
| What makes it historical? | THE GUIDE SAYS: After an 11-month delay due to political opposition and lack of money, Central Pacific tracks reached Auburn May 13, 1865, and regular service began. Government loans became available when the railroad completed its first 40 miles, four miles east of here. With the new funds, Central Pacific augmented its forces with the first Chinese laborers, and work began again in earnest.
OTHER TIDBITS: Auburn used to have a thriving Chinese community, complete with a Joss House, because Auburn was the jumping-off point for the Sierras, and Chinese laborers were essential to bringing the railroad through the Sierras! |
| How can I Help the Helpers? | HERE’S HOW:
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| Where is this place? | LISTED DIRECTIONS: 639 Lincoln Way Auburn, CA 95603 ANNOTATIONS: From Los Angeles: ~420mi (676km) — 7hrs |
| When should I go? | Whenever the mood strikes you! |