Alpaugh

Historical marker location:

5313 Road 39, Alpaugh, California

( Marker can be reached from Road 39 just east of Tule Road, on the right when traveling east.)

Marker installed: 2000

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.