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Central Pacific Railroad
Marker Location
Loomis Train Depot, 5775 Horseshoe Bar Road, Loomis
The western branch of the Transcontinental Railroad, the Central Pacific, laid track to this exact point on May 21, 1864. The central Pacific met its eastern counterpart, the Union Pacific Railroad, at Promontory Summit, Utah, on May 10, 1869. These tracks carried carloads of Loomis fruit throughout the United States for nearly 100 years.
Presented by the Loomis Basin Historical Society, 2004.
First Transcontinental Railroad
Newcastle
Marker Location
Main Street, downtown Newcastle
Regular freight and passenger trains began operating over the first 31 miles of Central Pacific's line to Newcastle June 10, 1864, when political opposition and lack of money stopped further construction during that mild winter. Construction was resumed in April, 1865. At this point stagecoaches transferred passengers from the Dutch Flat Wagon Road.
California Registered Historical Landmark No. 780-3
Plaque placed by the State Department of Parks & Recreation in cooperation with the Conference of California Historical Societies and the Placer County Historical Society, May 9, 1969.
Griffith Quarry
Marker Location
7504 Rock Springs Road, Penryn
In the fall of 1864, Mr. Griffith Griffith, a native of Wales, established the quarry located near this site which was later to supply high-quality granite for a number of the important buildings in San Francisco and Sacramento, including portions of the State Capitol. This was also the site of the state's first commercially successful granite polishing mill, erected in 1874.
California Registered Historical Landmark No. 885
Plaque placed by the State Department of Parks & Recreation in cooperation with the Placer County Park & Historical Restoration Commission, May 7, 1976.
Liberty Tree Memorial
Marker Location
Loomis Library, 6050 Library Drive, Loomis
This American Liberty Elm was named after "The Liberty Tree: Our Country's first Symbol of Freedom." On the morning of August 14, 1765, the people of Boston awakened to discover two effigies suspended from an elm tree in protest of the hated Stamp Act. From that day forward that elm became known as "The Liberty Tree." It stood in silent witness to countless meetings, speeches and celebrations, and became the rallying place for the Sons of Liberty. In August 1775, as a last act of violence prior to their evacuation of Boston, British soldiers cut it down because it bore the name "Liberty."
Elm Research Institute, Keene, NH
Long Valley School
Marker Location
Scott's Corner, 2008 Rattlesnake Road, Newcastle
In 1890 this land was given to Long Valley School District for a school site by George W. Threlkel. Shortly thereafter this building was constructed and served as a school until 1918, when merger with Auburn Union School District caused it's closing. From 1918 to 1937 it served as a community hall. Since 1937 the Long Valley Grange and 4-H have used the building.
Placer County Historical Society, 1992.
Loomis
Marker Location
Wells Fargo Bank parking lot, 3680 Taylor Road, Loomis
Named after James Oscar Loomis, 1830-1895, this community was founded in 1850 and originally named "Pine Grove" by the gold miners who settled along Secret Ravine one mile east of here, forming a thriving community with the population exceeding 1500. In 1861 the name was changed to "Placer," then changed again the following year to "Smithville." After the arrival of the Central Pacific Railroad, the town moved to this present location in1869 and named "Pino." On May 28, 1890 the town was given its name after Mr. Loomis, a popular citizen who served as postmaster, railroad express agent, store and saloon keeper. Dates and names authenticated by the U.S. Post Office Dept., Washington D.C.
Monument erected by the South Placer Kiwanis Club, 1973.
Loomis Chinatown
Marker Location
Loomis Community Park South, 3550 Ong Place (off King Road), Loomis
Loomis Chinatown was located approximately 100 yards northeast of this plaque. Hoo-Quong Dry Yard was located at this very site.
Loomis Basin Historical Society, 2001.
Loomis Fire Bell
Marker Location
Fire Station No. 18, 5840 Horseshoe Bar Road, Loomis
This notification bell played an important part in the history of the Loomis Fire Protection District originally located here. The bell was first installed on a tower located behind this building. When an emergency occurred, it rang loudly and business owners on Taylor Rd. closed their shops and reponded to the call for service. The bell was decommissioned in 1990 and kept until 2021 when it was restored and placed here by Boy Scout Justin Lawrie for he Eagle Scout Project. This bell now represents an important part of our past and just as it stood always ready in the event of an emergency...
we too stand prepared, trained, and ready to respond whenever we are needed.
South Placer Fire District
Special Thanks to the Following: Fire Chief Karl Fowler - Removed the bell with a rope pully and stored it safely for over 30 years; Rocklin Boy Scout Troop 435 members - Site Preparation; Eagle Scout Justin Lawrie - Project Developer and Manager; Placer Concrete and Construction - Donated time and materials for the concrete; Brent Martin Masonry - Donated time and materials for the pedestal; Powder Craft in Rocklin - Bell restoration and powder coating.
Loomis Town Hall
Marker Location
3665 Taylor Road, Loomis
Built in 1918, as the Bank of Loomis, this building replaced the Bank of Loomis across the street, which is now the Nelthorpe and Sons building. Through the years, it became the Bank of Italy, the Bank of America, the Bank of California, and then the office of the South Placer Municipal Utility District. The building was purchased by the Town of Loomis in 2008, and occupied as the new Town Hall in March, 2010.
It is built in the Classic Revival, or Neo Classicism, style of architecture. The original front door has been replaced with a window, but the original clerestory above the door remains. The front has four rectangular columns, each topped with double scrolls and eagles. A triangular pediment centered over the original door contains a figure holding scales in one hand and a scroll in the other. The figure has two eagles at its feet. A bronze bench marker, no W45, and dated 1940 is on the lower front side. This is a Geological Survey marker and notes an elevation of 399 feet.
The interior still contains original frescos high in four walls, displaying molded buffalo, Indian heads, and garlands.
Newcastle Portuguese Hall
Marker Location
690 Taylor Road, Newcastle
This property Newcastle Portuguese Hall has been placed on the National Register of Historic Places by the United States Department of the Interior.
Thanks to Lord Sholto Douglas Chapter No. 3 E Clampus Vitus for helping to construct this base.
Penryn
(Penrhyn)
Marker Location
Penrhyn Masonic Hall, 7201 English Colony Way, Penryn
Founded October 12, 1864, by Griffith Griffith who named Penryn in relation to the famed quarry in Penrhyn, Wales. As quoted from Griffith's diary May 18, 1865, "Concluded last night with Judge Crocker to call this quarry Penryn."
Fountain erected March 1973 by South Placer Kiwanis Club & Penrhyn Masonic Lodge.
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