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Overland Emigrant Trail
On Spencerville Rd 3.9 mi E of State Hwy 65, , Wheatland,
CA ,
USA
Latitude & Longitude:
39° 2' 58.4484",
-121° 22' 19.65"
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California State
Historical Marker
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Over a hundred years ago, this trail resounded to creaking wheels of pioneer wagons and the cries of hardy travelers on their way to the gold fields. It is estimated that over thirty thousand people used this trail in 1849. About a mile and a quarter east of this site is Johnson's Crossing, the last stop on the Overland Emigrant Trail and first settlement west of the Sierra. It was used by pioneers, miners, trappers, herdsmen, and adventurers, rescuers of the Donner Party assembled here to begin their mission on February 5, 1847.
Last updated: 2/15/2016 21:05:00 |
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Overland Emigrant Trail Historical Marker Location Map, Wheatland, California Map
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