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, military supply depot and 2nd county seat of Stanislaus County. Destroyed by flood in 1861 – 62.
Dedicated Oct. 28, 1961
Estanislao Chapter No. 58
E. Clampus Vitus
Marker is on Sante Fe Avenue near Yosemite Boulevard (California Route 132), on the left when traveling south.
Courtesy hmdb.org
