Native Sons/Daughters of the Golden West
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historicalmarkerproject.com/markers/HM6JA_altaville-grammar-school_Angels-Camp-CA.html
This brick building, erected in 1858 with funds raised by a dance in the Billiard Saloon of the N.R. Prince Building (which still stands), is one of the oldest schools of California. Used as a school until 1950, it was then replaced by the present Mark Twai…
historicalmarkerproject.com/markers/HM6JX_the-applegate-lassen-trail_Lake-City-CA.html
This spot marks the convergence of two pioneer trails widely used by emigrants during the years 1846-1850. The Applegate Trail, established in 1846, led from the Humbolt River in Nevada to the Willamette Valley in Oregon. The Lassen Cut-Off, established by …
historicalmarkerproject.com/markers/HM6K9_buena-vista-store_Ione-CA.html
Buena Vista's store and house situated in Jackson Valley, was built by John Fitzsimmons, then sold to Sam Cook, then to James Norris and afterwards to Jacob and Verona Strohm. Once situated in Lancha Plana it was moved by the Chinese who discovered gold ben…
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Site of pioneer cabin built by Thomas A. Denson in 1871This Marker is dedicated to the pioneers of Modoc County by Alturas Parlor 159Native Duaghters of the Golden WestSeptember 21, 1932
historicalmarkerproject.com/markers/HM6M3_roops-fort_Susanville-CA.html
Built in July 1854 by Isaac N. Roop. First called Roop's House, and used as stopping place by emigrant trains. It was the locale of the "sagebrush war" fought in 1863 between Plumas County and Lassen County citizens.
historicalmarkerproject.com/markers/HM6NZ_william-b-ide-adobe_Red-Bluff-CA.html
This adobe house, built by William B. Ide reputedly about 1850, represents a typical frontier structure of the American Period. Ide, who came to California with his family in 1845, was the first and only President of the California Republic under the Bear F…
historicalmarkerproject.com/markers/HM6O2_shenandoah-school_Plymouth-CA.html
This bell called the children of Shenandoah Valley to school. The school district was first named Williams after the family with the most children, then changed to Shenandoah in 1916. In 1952 with the creation of the Oro Madre School District children atten…
historicalmarkerproject.com/markers/HM6OH_willow-ranch_Davis-Creek-CA.html
This monument was erected in honor of all the people who were part of what once was a thriving community when the Crane Creek and Willow Ranch Lumber Companies were in operation here from 1929 to 1959. The land was given to Modoc County by the family of Mar…
historicalmarkerproject.com/markers/HM6Q2_pleasant-grove-house_Rescue-CA.html
This was the site of a popular roadhouse, where the ponies of the Central Overland Pony Express were changed during July 1, 1860 to June 30, 1861. From here the route of the pony riders continued westward to Folsom and eastward through Rescue, Dry Creek Cro…
historicalmarkerproject.com/markers/HM6QI_tule-river-stage-station_Porterville-CA.html
Here Peter Goodhue operated am emigrant trail stopping place on the banks of the Tule River from 1854 to until the river changed its course in 1862. This became a Butterfield Overland Mail Stage Station, 1858-61. It was kept in 1860 by R. Porter Putnam who …