Robinson's Ferry
California State Historic Landmark 276
05/26/96
#276 Robinson's Ferry
In 1848 John W. Robinson and Stephen Mead established ferry
transport for freight, animals, and persons across river. In 1856 Harvey Wood
purchased interest and later acquired property which was maintained by Wood
family until 1911. Charges were 50 cents for each passenger, horse, jenny, or
other animal.
Nothing remains of this site.
Vista point on State Hwy 49 (PM 0.6), 5.4 mi S of Angels Camp.
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