Landmark information
- Location:
On State Hwy 49 (PM 0.0) at county line, 4.0 mi S of Jackson - Plaque:
No Plaque - Site:
Nothing Remains - Date First Visited:
3/1/1996 - Date Most Recently Visited:
3/1/1996 - GPS Coordinates:
N 38 18.761, W 120 43.218
About this landmark
From the state:
The Mokelumne River was mined at this point in 1848. Established in 1849, the Whale Boat Ferry operated until the first bridge was built, about 1852.
Note:
This landmark is also listed in Calaveras County.