Walker's Pass

Historical marker location:

Onyx, California

( Marker is on Isabella Walker Pass Road (State Highway 178 at milepost 79.8), on the right when traveling east.)

Marker installed: 1937

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.