BUTTERFIELD STAGE ROUTE

Historical Landmark

Description:
This route, following an earlier emigrant trail, was laid out in the 1850s as part of the Stockton-Los Angeles Road. It was used from 1858 to 1861 by the Butterfield Overland Mail stages to carry the first overland mail service on a regular schedule between St. Louis and San Francisco.

Registration Date: 8/30/1950

Location:
Lindsay
County: Tulare

Directions:
SW corner of Hermosa St (Ave 228) and State Hwy 65, 1 mi W of Lindsay

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