By Mary Turner and Sydney Turner

November 9, 1849 marked a historic day in the early history of Knights Ferry.

William Knight, a frontiersman and trader (and some say physician) established a ferry across the Stanislaus River to serve Gold Rush travelers heading to the foothills. Later that same year, he was killed under mysterious circumstances – some say shot, others claim stabbed in his sleep.

Knight was buried on the hill in front of what is now the Masonic Lodge, his grave unmarked. More than 175 years later, his name and story remain an enduring part of the town he founded beside the river.

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Ongoing Events:

Odd Fellows Breakfast - 1st Sunday of the month @ The Odd Fellows Lodge

Free Market - 2nd Tuesday 3:30pm @ The Odd Fellows Lodge

Taco Tuesday - 5pm-8pm @ Rick’s Saloon

Thankful Thursdays - Free meal with drink purchase 5pm-8pm @ Rick’s Saloon

Community Trash Pickup - Last Sunday of the month - 10am @ Knights Ferry Art Studio

Upcoming Events:

School Board Meeting - November 13, 5:30pm @ Knights Ferry School

Water Board Meeting - November 20, 7pm @ The Miller’s Hall

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Do you have any exciting Knights Ferry local news, upcoming events, historical facts about the area, jokes or recipes to share? Contact Mary & Sydney Turner at knightsferrynews@gmail.com