First home to Yokut Indians; then trappers; hunters; and fishermen; Lathrop was founded by Leland Stanford in 1869 as a railroad town and an answer to Stanfords frustration with his railroad attempts in Stockton. Lathrops rich history includes the railroad; its Delta waterways; manufacturing and distributing industries; and the fascinating tale of California Supreme Court justice David S. Terrys murder (Terry had previously fought and won the last legal duel in California with U.S. senator David C. Broderick just outside of San Francisco). Reportedly named in honor of a relative of Leland Stanford Jr.; todays Lathrop evolved from rugged railroad beginnings to a growing and vibrant community of close to 20;000 residents.
#1019626 in eBooks 2010-01-18 2010-01-18File Name: B0093OM5X4
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