5/23/2001
Landmark information
- Location:
0.1mi S on County Hwy J-7, Empire - Plaque:
Other Plaque - Site:
Nothing Remains - Date First Visited:
1/11/1997 - Date Most Recently Visited:
5/23/2001 - GPS Coordinates:
N 37 38.238, W 120 54.175
About this landmark
Plaque text:
Empire City
1 mile south of this spot is the site of Empire City. Founded 1850 by John G. Marvin. Head of navigation on the Tuolumne River, naval supply depot and 2nd county seat of Stanislaus County. Destroyed by flood in 1861-62.