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Historic Lincoln Highway Marker - Lathrop, CA

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

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A marker commemorating the Lincoln Highway, the first transcontinental highway in the United States, which passed through Lathrop, California. The highway connected New York City to San Francisco and played a significant role in early automotive travel.

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Local tips

  • Take photos with the historical marker to commemorate your visit to this iconic landmark.
  • Explore the surrounding area to discover other historical sites and landmarks related to the Lincoln Highway.
  • Visit the Lincoln Highway Association website for more information on the highway's history and preservation efforts.
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Getting There

  • Driving

    From Interstate 5, exit onto Roth Road in Lathrop. Head east on Roth Road, then turn right onto S Manthey Road. The Lincoln Highway Marker will be on your right. Parking is available nearby.

  • Walking

    From the center of Lathrop, head east on J Street, then turn right onto S Manthey Road. Continue south for approximately 1 mile. The Lincoln Highway Marker will be on your left.

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The Historic Lincoln Highway Marker in Lathrop, California, stands as a tribute to the nation's first coast-to-coast road. Established in 1913, the Lincoln Highway stretched from Times Square in New York City to Lincoln Park in San Francisco, traversing over 3,000 miles and connecting the country like never before. Lathrop was a key stop along this route, with the highway snaking through sections of Roth and Harlan Roads. The Lincoln Highway was conceived by Carl G. Fisher in 1912 and officially dedicated on October 31, 1913. The Lincoln Highway Association was formed to plan, promote, and sign the highway. The highway facilitated cross-country travel and contributed significantly to the economic development of the towns and cities it passed through. Over the years, the Lincoln Highway underwent several realignments. In 1928, a realignment routed the highway through the northern tip of West Virginia. As the U.S. Numbered Highway System was established in 1926, the Lincoln Highway was gradually replaced with numbered designations, much of it becoming U.S. Route 30. Today, Interstate 80 is the cross-country highway most closely aligned with the Lincoln Highway. The Lincoln Highway Association was re-formed in 1992 to preserve and promote the road's history.

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