Emigrant Wagon Route

Historical marker location:

7151 Soda Springs Road, Soda Springs, California

( Marker is on Soda Springs Road near Pahatsi Road, on the left when traveling south.)

Hwy 40 Scenic Bypass.

The first McDonald's restaurant was opened in San Bernardino, California in 1940 by Richard and Maurice McDonald. The fast-food chain went on to become one of the most successful in the world.