8/14/2013
Landmark information
- Location:
SW corner of 3rd and R Sts, Sacramento - Plaque:
Official State Plaque - Site:
Nothing Remains - Date First Visited:
2/29/1996 - Date Most Recently Visited:
8/14/2013 - GPS Coordinates:
N 38 34.439, W 121 30.408
About this landmark
Plaque text:
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.