5/12/1996

Landmark information

  • Location:
    S bank of N Fork Mokelumne River, 100 ft W of County Rd J8, 3 mi N of Thornton
  • Plaque:
    No Plaque
  • Site:
    Nothing Remains
  • Date First Visited:
    5/12/1996
  • Date Most Recently Visited:
    5/12/1996
  • GPS Coordinates:
    N 38 15.319, W 121 26.434

About this landmark

From the state:
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.