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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMBM2_ellis-lake_Marysville-CA.html
Beautiful Ellis Lake and scenic surroundings were made possible through theforesight and enterprise ofW. T. EllisThis plaque presented in honor of 65 years ofPublic service on the 87th birthday ofW.T. Ellis, 3-17-53, by grateful citizens ofthe com…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMBM1_river-pumps_Marysville-CA.html
In 1895 pumps were installed at the confluence of the Yuba and Feather Rivers to protect the City of Marysville from the danger of flooding.
These pumps with a capacity to pump 18,265 gallons per minute, helped to keep Marysville dry during the…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMBLB_chinese-pyre_Wheatland-CA.html
Chinese Pyre was used by the Wheatland Chinese Community during the 1870s - 1890s for funeral ceremonies. The pyre was used to burn precious paper believed to release the spirit to go on .
Rebuilt in 1978 by the Wheatland Historical Society.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMB77_holland-house_Wheatland-CA.html
Built 1869 & Restored 1997Oldest continuously occupied homein Wheatland
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM7L1_bok-kai-temple_Marysville-CA.html
Dedicated March 21, 1880, this building replaced the first temple built nearby in the early 1850s. It has been a Chinese community project since 1866, serving as a meeting hall, court, school, and place of worship. In this 'Palace of Many Saints,'…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM6RY_overland-emigrant-trail_Wheatland-CA.html
Approximately 1 ? miles east of this site is the historic Johnson's Crossing. This was the first settlement reached west of the Sierra and the last stop on the Overland Emigrant Trail. Used as a camping spot for the pioneers, departure spot for th…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM6RU_johnsons-ranch_Wheatland-CA.html
The first settlement reached in California by emigrant trains using the Emigrant ("Donner") Trail. It was an original part of the 1844 Don Pablo Gutierrez Land Grant. It was sold at auction to William Johnson in 1854. In 1849 part of the ranch was…