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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM6LZ_peter-lassen-grave_Susanville-CA.html
In memory ofPeter Lassenthe pioneer whowas killed bythe IndiansApril 26, 1859Aged 66 years
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM6LL_chimney-rock_Alturas-CA.html
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/markers/HM6LK_cressler-bonner-trading-post_Cedarville-CA.html
The first building erected in Deep Creek settlement, now Cedarville, was built in 1865 as a trading post by James Townsend, who was killed in an indian fight it 1866. Purchased by William T. Cressler and John H. Bonner in 1867, the building was…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM6KT_second-garrote_Groveland-CA.html
Sizable settlement established at this rich placer location in 1849 by miners spreading east from Big Oak Flat and Groveland. Famous Hangman's Tree, part of which still stands (1950), reported to have been instrumental in death of a number of law-…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM6KJ_pioneer-express-trail_Granite-Bay-CA.html
Between 1849 and 1854, Pioneer Express riders rode this gold rush trail to the many populous mining camps on the American River bars now covered by Folsom Lake. - Beals, Condemned, Dotons, Long, Horseshoe, Rattlesnake, and Oregon - on the route to…
historicalmarkerproject/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 discovere…
historicalmarkerproject/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, estab…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM6JR_upside-down-house_Lee-Vining-CA.html
A distinctive local landmark and nationally renowned tourist attraction. It was the creation of - Nellie Bly O'Bryan (1893-1984), visionary, entrepreneur and long time resident of the Mono Basin. Originally, located along US-395 north of the Ti…
historicalmarkerproject/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…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM68F_julius-albert-apperson_Nevada-City-CA.html
A pioneer who crossed the plains to California who died and was buried here. The Emigrant Trail followed along this ridge and through Nevada City. The marking of this lone grave perpetuates the memory of the lone graves throughout the State of Cal…
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