Knights Ferry

Picturesque mining center and trading post, 1849, once called Dentville. Early ferry to the southern mines; county seat 1862-72; rare wooden covered bridge reputedly designed by U. S. Grant, brother-in-law of the Dent brothers, 1854; old flour mill, 1854.

Marker is ...

Knights Ferry Hook & Ladder

Est. December 8, 1871

The Hook and Ladder Fire Wagon was purchased in New York, by Knights Ferry and shipped around the Horn. Arriving in San Francisco in 1872. On arrival it was “claimed” by a S.F. Fire Company. A ...

Knights Ferry - The Store

Founded in 1852. This grocery store has been in continuous operation sever since. Making it the oldest store of its kind in the state of California. It has survived several disastrous floods that struck this community. The old pot bellied ...

Knights Ferry No. 2

Blacksmith Shop Fire House

Built by Isaac Dakin 1853.

Destroyed by fire. Rebuilt by

voluntary labor and donations.

Dedicated 29 May 1982

Summit Lodge No. 112

F&AM

Marker is at the intersection of Main Street and Dent Street, on the left when traveling west on Main Street. ...

Knights Ferry Covered Bridge

Built in 1864, to replace the original bridge washed away by the flood of 1862. Fastened together with locust pins. A toll bridge until purchased by Stanislaus County in 1885.

Dedicated May 30, 1948

Rededicated May 2, 1988

Marker can be reached from ...