Placerville, California: Shortest State Highway in California
California State Highway 153 is a half-mile long -- long enough for just one sign proclaiming its shortness.
- Address:
- Monument Rd, Placerville, CA
- Directions:
- The sign is on the right side of Monument Rd, about a hundred yards past the Olde Colonia Theatre, which is on the left.
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When visiting Sutter's Mill it's just down the way. Turn right on Cold Springs Road to go toward the Marshall Monument. Just past the Olde Coloma Theatre on the right is a sign that says it's the shortest highway.
[Leigh Craine, 01/07/2019]Nearby Offbeat Places
Towering Grave of California's Gold Discoverer, Coloma, CA - < 1 mi.
Fence of Boots, Placerville, CA - 3 mi.
Paul Bunyan (Bunyon) Statue, Placerville, CA - 10 mi.In the region:
Dive Bar: Mermaids and Mermen, Sacramento, CA - 36 mi.
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California State Highway 153 is a half-mile long -- long enough for just one Shortest sign. There are shorter roads and streets in California, but no shorter highways.