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Historic Lincoln Highway Marker - Lathrop, CA

Discover a piece of American history at the Lincoln Highway Marker in Lathrop, CA, commemorating the nation's first transcontinental highway.

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A marker commemorating the Lincoln Highway, America's first transcontinental highway, located in Lathrop, California. It serves as a reminder of the highway's historical significance and impact on early interstate travel.

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Local tips

  • Take a drive along the original Lincoln Highway route in Lathrop to experience a tangible connection to early automotive travel.
  • Visit the nearby monument to the Lincoln Highway and the Wiggins Trading Post, which served travelers along the route from 1924 to 1967.
  • Check out the Lincoln Highway Association's official website for an interactive map and more information about the highway's history and alignments.
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  • Driving

    The Historic Lincoln Highway Marker is located in Lathrop, CA. From Interstate 5, exit onto Roth Road and head east. Turn right onto S Manthey Rd. The marker will be on your right. Parking is available nearby.

  • Walking

    If you are in the immediate vicinity of Lathrop, the marker is accessible by foot. From the city center, head south on S Manthey Rd. The marker will be on your right. Please be mindful of traffic.

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The Historic Lincoln Highway Marker in Lathrop, California, stands as a tribute to the nation's first coast-to-coast highway. Dedicated on Halloween in 1913, the Lincoln Highway originally stretched from Times Square in New York City to Lincoln Park in San Francisco, traversing through 13 states. In 1928, a realignment extended the route through West Virginia, bringing the total to 14 states. Lathrop played a significant role as a stop along this pioneering highway. The route snaked through Lathrop along sections of Roth and Harlan Roads before connecting to Tracy's 11th Street. Today, the California Chapter of the Lincoln Highway Association collaborates with the City of Lathrop to preserve the highway's history, including placing signs along the original route. The Lincoln Highway was gradually replaced by the U.S. Numbered Highway System in 1926, with portions becoming U.S. Route 30. The Interstate Highway System in the 1950s further superseded the Lincoln Highway, with Interstate 80 becoming the primary coast-to-coast route. The Lincoln Highway Association, reformed in 1992, is dedicated to identifying, preserving, and improving access to the remaining portions of the historic highway.

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