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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM18YZ_chester-veterans-memorial-plaza_Chester-CA.html
This marker is made up of three individual markers, one each for the Korean War, World War II and the Vietnam War.
In memory of Plumas CountyKorean War Verterans who gavetheir lives in the "Forgotten War"
They may have wader ashore at Inchon…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM18YV_soda-spring_Chester-CA.html
Waters from this spring have been used for generations by the Mountain Maidu and local ranchers. The ground water here flows naturally through calcium carbonate rocks, creating a characteristic fizz or soda taste. Such waters have long been attrib…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM18YU_humbug-valley_Chester-CA.html
These soda springs were used by the Maidu Indians since time immemorial. Gold mines were discovered here in 1850. Andrew Miller first saw the valley in 1849 and returned in 1850 to homestead, raise a family, build a store and hotel. Many homes and…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM18YT_tasman-koyom_Chester-CA.html
You are in the historic homeland of the Mountain Maidu people, where their spirits still linger to guard sacred sites in this pristine valley... where they lived free for thousands of years... their paradise.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM18YS_baccala-ranch_Chester-CA.html
Baccala Ranch located here in Soldier Meadows was homesteaded in 1858 by Baptiste Baccala. A dairy where butter and cheese were produced from 1882 - 1915, and the ranch, are still intact and owned by the Italian - Swiss Family Baccala.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM18YR_cedar-chalet-bakery_Chester-CA.html
The oldest operating bakery in Plumas County. Built by Carl Giese in 1955. This being the 50th anniversary. Bakery first ran by Mr. Murphy, first name unknown. The bakery located on corner of Hwy 36 & Old Hwy 89, formerly called Carl's Corner. Own…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM18XZ_rainbow-lodge_Chester-CA.html
Built in 1934 by Minnie Lee Vest, it was one of the first hotels on the Susanville - Red Bluff route. It is now owned by Dick McNeill and is the centerpiece of Rainbow Village. It served as a hotel for many years and is now home of "The Grey Squir…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM12FP_dave-stratford-1945-2001_Chester-CA.html
This is dedicated to Dave Stratford & his contributions to the Emergency Medical Services, without which many lives would have been lost. For 22 years, Dave worked everything from the ambulance to the O.R., from EMT to Paramedic. He recruited many…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM12FK_chester-library_Chester-CA.html
Started in 1928 with land donated by Edith Martin. Logs given by Red River Lumber Co. were floated down the Feather River. It was erected in a few days in an old fashion barn raising in 1929, with the women feeding everyone. Chester had benefits f…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM12FJ_in-memory-of-the-lumberjack_Chester-CA.html
They were fallers, buckers, swampers, barkers, skidders, snipers, doggers, greasers, bull punchers, skinners, hook tenders, choker setters, rigging slingers, high climbers, donkey men, whistle punks, river pigs, and more. Once they were lumberjack…