Mark Hopkins
Type: Person
As of November 2026, Mark Hopkins has been mentioned in one podcast episode on American History Tellers (Dec 2024). Central Pacific ‘Big Four’ member referenced via Stanford’s directive to accelerate construction and secure labor and resources.
Mark Hopkins Jr. was an American railroad executive. He was one of four principal investors that funded Theodore D. Judah's idea of building a railway over the Sierra Nevada from Sacramento, California, to Promontory, Utah. They formed the Central Pacific Railroad along with Leland Stanford, Charles Crocker, and Collis Huntington in 1861.
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Dec 2024 on American History Tellers |
| Role | Treasurer (Central Pacific Railroad); railroad executive |
| Affiliation | Central Pacific Railroad |
Who talks about Mark Hopkins on podcasts?
Mark Hopkins came up; the most recent mention was Dec 2024 on American History Tellers.
What is Mark Hopkins mentioned alongside?
Mark Hopkins is most often mentioned alongside Leland Stanford and Kalis Huntington.
Worked with: Leland Stanford, Kalis Huntington