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New Hope - 1846 - First Wheat
Approximately six miles west twenty Mormon pioneers from ship Brooklyn founded
first known agricultural colony in San Joaquin Valley, planted first wheat. Also crops they
irrigated by pole and bucket method. Erected three log houses. Operated sawmill and
ferry across Stanislaus. Settlement later known as Stanislaus City.
State Registered Landmark No. 436
Tablet placed by the California Centennials Commission
Base furnished by Alameda County Camps
Daughters Utah Pioneers
Dedicated October 22, 1949
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