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On Track: How Railroads Put Lathrop On the Map

On Track: How Railroads Put Lathrop On the Map

Lathrop owes its existence to California’s governor, Leland Stanford, and the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad. The town quickly became a hub for train engines and blacksmithing shops, attracting skilled workers who kept the trains and tracks in good repair. Today, Lathrop’s rich history is celebrated throughout River Islands’ extensive trail system, featuring signs highlighting the town’s early growth and development.

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