Folsom Terminal

California’s First Passenger Railroad

Completion of the Sacramento Valley Railroad from Sacramento to Folsom was completed here February 22, 1856, by enthusiastic residents of both cities. The new line, 22 miles in length was commenced February 12, 1855, and was built by Theodore Dehone Judah, noted pioneer engineer.

Marker is at the intersection of Sutter Street and Stafford Street, on the right when traveling south on Sutter Street.

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