BENSON'S FERRY
Historical Landmark |
| Description: This river ferry, established in 1849, was purchased by John A. Benson in 1850. In 1852, Benson laid out the then-principal wagon road between Sacramento and Stockton. Following Benson's murder in 1859, the ferry was operated by his son-in-law, Ed Gayetty. |
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Registration Date: 1/11/1935 Location: City: Thornton County: San Joaquin Directions: S bank of N Fork Mokelumne River 100 ft W of County Rd J8, 3 mi N of Thornton |
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