Historical Marker

Plasse’s Trading Post

Historical marker location:
30001 Plasse Road, Kit Carson, California
( Marker can be reached from Plasse Road near Carson Pass Scenic Byway (California Route 88).)
Marker installed: 1984

The San Francisco cable car system is the world's last manually operated cable car system. The system was built in 1873 and is a National Historic Landmark. The cable cars are a popular tourist attraction and are featured in many movies and TV shows.