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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM251O_susanville-veterans-memorial-building_Susanville-CA.html
Constructed and dedicated to honor the Veterans of World War I and all future Veterans who have served the United States of America and Lassen County, Constructed February through August of 1926 and Dedicated on August 17, 1926 The buildin…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM24Y9_nobles-trail-soldiers-bridge_Litchfield-CA.html
"We passed in sight of an encampment of soldiers some... Out on the scout for Indians who had killed a man and a boy a few days ago ... (the soldiers) killed II men and took 2 squaws prisoners" — John S. Wilson, Aug. 25, 1859
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM24X3_before-the-nobles-trail_Litchfield-CA.html
American Indians, including the Kammu Tukadu and Wadakhut bands of the Northern Paiute peoples, played a key role in the Euro-American overland migration. Although some of the emigrant trails were new, many mirrored earlier Indian routes that foll…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM24OM_oakes-philbrook-furniture-store_Susanville-CA.html
William Vellenoweth, better known to a generation of Susanville youngsters as Dad Popcorn, had his colorful stand at this location from 1918 to 1931. This building, constructed in 1901 as the Oakes & Philbrook Furniture Store, also housed the Mai…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1NCO_richmond_Susanville-CA.html
Due to "Gold Fever" and named for Richmond, Virginia by Orlando Streshly in 1859, the town of Richmond grew rapidly until 1861 - becoming the most important and populous settlement in the county "... overshadowing Susanville." Sporting hotels, a t…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1NCN_the-grand-cafe_Susanville-CA.html
Established in 1909, the Grand was first operated by Kwan Wong. In 1912, the Grand moved to this location and in 1921 Sam Vucanovich and Steve Sargent became the new owners. The original building collapsed in 1934 from construction next door and t…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1NCM_jacks-valley_Susanville-CA.html
Named for John "Coyote Jack" Wright who left here in 1869. By 1880, five wagon roads converged here which resulted in various establishments over the years including a stage station, saloon, sawmill, dance hall, logging camp, and agricultural insp…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1NCL_an-unknown-soldier_Bieber-CA.html
In memory of An Unknown Soldier who was buried here about 1870 on this the Old Military Road which ran from Ft. Bidwell in Modoc Co. to Ft. Crook, Shasta Co.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1NCE_pioneer-saloon_Susanville-CA.html
A saloon has been on this site since 1862. Originally known as the Humboldt Exchange, in 1863 the name was changed to the Pioneer. This bar is the oldest established business in northeastern California.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1NBO_lassen-county-courthouse_Susanville-CA.html
Lassen County was officially created on April 1, 1864 and three months later Susanville's founder, Isaac Roop donated this city block for the Lassen County Courthouse. On January 23, 1888 Holden Dick and Mexican Ben were lynched here, marking th…
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