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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM8Y_first-congregational-church-of-pescadero_Pescadero-CA.html
Built in May 1867, this is the oldest church building on its original site within the San Mateo-Santa Clara County region. Its classical revival style reflects the cultural background of pioneer Yankee settlers of the South San Francisco peninsula…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM44_bloody-island-bo-no-po-ti_Upper-Lake-CA.html
One-fourth mile west is the island called Bo-no-po-ti (Old Island), now Bloody Island. It was a place for native gatherings until May 15, 1850. On that date, a regiment of the 1st Dragoons of the U.S. Cavalry, commanded by Capt. Nathaniel Lyon and…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM42_tsurai_Trinidad-CA.html
Directly below was located the ancient Yurok village of Tsurai. A prehistoric, permanent Indian community, it was first located and described by Captains Bodega and Heceta, June 9-19, 1775. The houses were of hand-split redwood planks, designed fo…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM41_town-of-trinidad_Trinidad-CA.html
Founded April 8, 1850, Trinidad is the oldest town on the Northern California coast. During the 1850s, it served as a vital supply link between ships anchored at Trinidad Bay and miners in the Klamath, Trinity, Salmon River, and Gold Bluff mines. …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM3W_shasta-county-court-house_Shasta-CA.html
Building erected in 1855 by James Loag, pioneer, following fire of 1853 which destroyed town. Building refitted and became court house for Shasta County, January 1862. In May of 1888 county seat moved to Redding. Building purchased 1922 by McCloud…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM3S_stage-drivers-plaque_Shasta-CA.html
In Loving Memory to These Pioneers Who "Held the Ribbons" but Have Turned the Bend in this Road
One of the best known and beloved men in California
Williamson Lyncoya Smith · Aug 6. 1830. Born on a plantation on the James River, Bed…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM3J_nobles-trail_Shasta-CA.html
On this site, in May 1852, a group of Shasta merchants met with William H. Noble to employ him as a guide over a direct route he had marked as an immigrant trail. This meeting resulted in the establishment of the Noble's Trail.
Rededicated Apr…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2R_western-star-lodge-no-2_Shasta-CA.html
Oldest Chartered Masonic Lodge in California Free and Accepted Masons Originally chartered by the most worshipful Grand Lodge of Missouri, A F and A M May 10th AL5848 (1848) Dedicated in due and ancient form this 10th day of May AL5998 (1998) by t…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2B_herbert-s-miles-safety-roadside-rest_Red-Bluff-CA.html
In recognition of his contributions to the State highway system over a 42 year career and his leadership as District Engineer in establishing the Safety Roadside Rest Program in California.
Redding Rotary and Friends
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM23_built-to-last_Whitethorn-CA.html
The Mendocino presented a huge challenge to the designers of this lighthouseThe lighthouse's assigned position was a storm-battered, 400-foot cliff prone to frequent earthquakes and landslides. The compact tower, with its lifesaving beacon, had to…