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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM190N_world-war-memorial_Quincy-CA.html
This tablet erected tohonor thoseCitizens ofPlumas Countywho served their countyin time of War
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM190M_plumas-county-veterans-memorial_Quincy-CA.html
(Panel on the left)On behalf of the grateful people of Plumas County, this memorial is dedicated to all our veterans and those whose names are engraved on these tablets, who made the ultimate sacrifice for us all.Dedicated May 29, 2006 (Panel o…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM190K_plumas-county-honor-roll-world-war-two-and-korea-and-vietnam_Portola-CA.html
Two memorial panels have been placed in front of the Veteran's Memorial Hall in Portola Daniel Herrmann · Lee Johnson · Palmer Johnson · Fred R. Kabkee · O. Jean Kampschmidt · Kelly E. Kimes · Howard Ki…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM190G_sierra-valley-history_Portola-CA.html
This marker is made up of four panels. They are presented left to right. Agriculture in Sierra ValleyA few years after James Beckwourth settled on what he called the War Horse Ranch just west of here in 1852, more ranches and farms were establ…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM190E_beckwourth-trail-the-road-forks_Portola-CA.html
"Beckwiths House (is) the first house that I have seen since I left (Ft.) Laramie... at Beckwiths House the roads fork, the left hand goes to 76 & Maryesville, the right hand is called Beckwiths rout to Maryesville." - John F. Freeman, Sep 13, 1852
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM190D_james-p-beckwourth-ranch-and-trading-post_Portola-CA.html
Beckwourth, a mountaineer, trader, and Crow Chief, discovered and promoted this emigrant trail. In 1852, near this site, he established the first waystop for emigrants between here and Salt Lake City.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM190C_step-back-in-time_Portola-CA.html
Long before settlers and ranchers came to Sierra Valley, native people of the Washoe and Maidu tribes hunted deer and collected plants here, perhaps on the very spot you are standing. The Washoe traveled fro the east, over Beckwourth Pass, from th…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM18ZZ_taylorsville-veterans-memorial_Taylorsville-CA.html
To honor the men and women who have fought, and those that have died in the War on Iraq. To remember their courage and especially their sacrifice while doing their duty. In memoriam Private First Class Jason Poindexter, 2nd Platoon, Echo Compan…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM18ZY_first-permanent-residence-in-indian-valley_Taylorsville-CA.html
Site of the first permanent residence in Indian Valley. Built by Jobe T. Taylor in February 1852. This maker made from the millstones brought around Cape Horn in 1856 for the first flour mill in the Pacific Northwest, located in Taylorville, Pluma…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM18ZX_beckwourth-trail-new-england-ranch_Quincy-CA.html
"Had a hard road, crooked & rocky. Had to cross (Greenhorn) creek 8 times in going 5 miles. Got down to the New England Ranch at noon, camped here for today." - Chester Smith, Sep. 27, 1852.
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