First Transcontinental Railroad
Auburn
After an eleven-month delay due to political opposition and lack of money, Central Pacific tracks reached Auburn May 13, 1865, and regualr service began. Government loans became available when the railroad completed its first 40 miles, four miles east of here. With new funds, Central Pacific augmented its forces with the first Chinese laborers and work began in earnest.
Marker is on Lincoln Way 0.1 miles south of The Golden Chain Highway (California Highway 49), on the right when traveling north.
Courtesy hmdb.org
