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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1WXA_oroville-dam-historical_Oroville-CA.html
In deep appreciation of those who had the foresight to plan, design, and construct the Oroville Dam Project and to those who have been operating and maintaining it for the State Water Project and the people of California.
Since its inception, t…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1BMI_longs-bar_Oroville-CA.html
Site of Gold Rush settlements Long's Bar, Adamstown, White Rock, and nearby Banner Mine. Sam Neal discovered gold here in 1848. First Christian and Masonic observances in Butte County held here 1849. First county ferry franchise, 1850.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1BMH_braselton-home-site_Oroville-CA.html
In memory ofJames D. Braseltonhis wifeAnna C. Braseltonand their familyThe erection of this historical monumentmarking the site of their home here atGarden Ranch built in 1887 and the Braselton Room in the Oroville Museumwas made possible by their…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM18SL_black-bart-the-po8_Oroville-CA.html
attacked La Port (sic) - Oroville stage here, July 13, 1888. Frank N. Morse, driver, was repulsed by George Hackett, armed messenger for Wells Fargo Express. Twenty eight stage hold-ups in California 1875-1883 are credited to Black Bart, lone and …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM18SK_completion-of-4th-railorad-in-california_Oroville-CA.html
To Commemorate completion of 4th Railorad in California - Marysville to Oroville, by California Northern Railroad, later the Southern Pacific Co. 1st passenger train February 9 - 1864. Also marks site of Middletown 1854 - 1856.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM16NI_northern-californias-oldest-citrus-tree_Oroville-CA.html
Imported from Mazatlan, Mexico, the Mother Orange Tree was purchased on the streets of Sacramento when it was only a 2 to 3 year-old seedling in a tub. She was planted in 1856 and quickly grew into a California legend. The leafy greens of her robu…
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/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…
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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…