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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM15WZ_oregon-city-cemetery_Oroville-CA.html
In 1864 the Strang family moved to Oregon City. The institution date of the Oregon City Cemetery is unknown, the oldest grave is believed to be August 16, 1878. William H. Strang granted to the inhabitants of Oregon City and vicinity this piece of…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM15WY_morris-ravine-school_Oroville-CA.html
The one room school built here in 1863 survived mining booms and busts, world wars and a great depression only to have social changes close its doors forever in 1949. It is with sincere gratitude that we donate this marker for opportunities provid…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM15WI_forbestown-lodge-no-50-f-a-m_Oroville-CA.html
St. Louis No. 86, Polar Star No. 90Jefferson No. 97, Gibsonville No. 151consolidate withForbestown Lodge No. 50 F.& A.M.chartered May 3, 1854The slab below relic ofSt. Louis Lodges, St. Louis, Sierra County, California
Fraternity HallA.L. 5857 …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM15UK_oroville-municipal-airport_Oroville-CA.html
The City of Orovillebuilt theOroville Municipal Airportin 1933 and itproudly served as aWW II Training BaseMural circa 1942Dedicated 1996
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM15UJ_mother-orange-tree-of-butte-county_Oroville-CA.html
Judge Joseph Lewis planted this Mediterranean Sweet Orange seedling near the toll bridge at Bidwell's Bar, Butte County, California in 1856. It has survived hard times and is the oldest living orange tree in California. "From its example and large…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM15UH_bidwell-bar-bridge-and-tollhouse_Oroville-CA.html
Originally constructed on a site one and a half miles northeast of this location in 1856
Rededicated on July 30, 1977on this Kelly Ridge siteto avoid inundation by the waters ofOroville Reservoir
State of California - Edmund G. Brown Jr., Go…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM15UF_bidwell-bar_Oroville-CA.html
Erected byArgonaut Parlor No. 8Native Sons of the Golden WestAndButte County Board of SupervisorsTo designate the site of the second county seat of Butte CountyBidwell Bar1853 - 1856Site of the Court House was 120 yds west of this point. Marked by…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM15UE_the-mother-orange-tree-of-butte-county_Oroville-CA.html
To commemorateThe Mother Orange Treeof Butte Countyplanted at this spotby Judge Joseph Lewis in 1856
The Bidwell Bar BridgeFirst suspension bridge of CaliforniaTransported from New York via Cape Horn 1853.Completed 1856
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM15TH_autumn-harvest_Oroville-CA.html
For centuries, acorns have been a major food source for many California Indian groups. Nutritious and easy to store, processed acorns could be served as soup, mixed with fruit or meat, or baked into a cake.
1. In autumn, Indian people filled th…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM15TG_site-of-1st-sawmill_Oroville-CA.html
"Site of 1st SawmillErected by Argonaut Parlor No. 8 Native Sons and Gold of Ophir Parlor No. 190 Native Daughters, commemorating the Bicentennial Year 1776 - 1976"