Benson's Ferry in Thornton, California

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Benson's Ferry

S bank of N Fork Mokelumne River 100 ft W of County Rd J8, 3 mi N of Thornton, Thornton, CA , USA

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This river ferry, established in 1849, was purchased by John A. Benson in 1850. In 1852, Benson laid out the then-principal wagon road between Sacramento and Stockton. Following Benson's murder in 1859, the ferry was operated by his son-in-law, Ed Gayetty.

Last updated: 2/15/2016 21:05:00