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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMJTD_chico-forestry-station-and-nursery_Chico-CA.html
In 1888, the State Board of Forestry established an experimental forestry station and nursery, a companion to the Santa Monica Station established in 1882. The two were the first such stations in the nation. Exotic and native trees were tested and…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMJT3_centerville-cemetery_Chico-CA.html
Main Marker:Burials here date back to the early 1860's but it was 1900 before the first cemetery association purchased the land from Theodore Willrich and started keeping records. In 1958 a few residents re-formed the organization which had lapsed…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMJSM_centerville-school_Chico-CA.html
Erected in 1894 by C.H. Hintz this building was used continuously for school purposes until 1966 when due to unification, pupils were bussed into Chico. The first teacher was Miss Ada Woods. Cost of building was $600.Purchased by Centerville Recre…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMJSD_honey-run-covered-bridge-gold-dredge_Chico-CA.html
Honey Run BridgeErected1894By George Miller Gold DredgeThe first bucket line gold dredge to operate below the covered bridge used this tumbler - 1898.
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