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Shingletown Store
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By Andrew Ruppenstein, August 7, 2011 | |
| | | 1. Shingletown Store Marker | | |
Inscription. Freeland's store was built by John and Jane Freeland in 1854. Jane was registered as a sole trader in 1861, in Sierra Township (Shingletown) in the businesses of stockraising, farming and hotel-keeping, with their sons Bradford and William. The store was sold to John McCarley and Al "The Banker" Smith. In 1871, McCarley & Smith built the first hotel of account and later bought the dry sawmill. The store sold everything from harness, tools, rigging, clothing, feed and grain, to steam tractors, until they sold in 1910. The building also housed a cafe, bar, and at times the post office, established June 24, 1874, McCarley as postmaster. The original building was torn down in 1966.
Dedicated July 25, 1998, by
Mt. Lassen Historical Society and
E Clampus Vitus, Trinitarianus Chapter #62
Erected 1998 by Mt. Lassen Historical Society and E Clampus Vitus, Trinitarianus Chapter #62.
Marker series. This marker is included in the E Clampus Vitus marker series.
Location. 40° 29.557′ N, 121° 53.282′ W. Marker is in Shingletown, California, in Shasta County. Marker is at the intersection of State Highway 44 and Wilson Hill Road, on the right when traveling west on State Highway 44| | | | 
By Andrew Ruppenstein, August 7, 2011 | |
| | | 2. The Shingletown Store today | | As noted on the marker, the original was demolished in 1966. | | |
. Click for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 31268 Highway 44, Shingletown CA 96088, United States of America.
Other nearby markers. At least 4 other markers are within 9 miles of this marker, as the crow flies. Nobles Emigrant Trail (about 500 feet away, in a direct line); Noble’s Bungalow (approx. 1.8 miles away); Manton Store (approx. 4.1 miles away); Forward Brothers Sawmill (approx. 8.9 miles away).
Also see . . . Shingletown got its name from shingle-making camps.... Redding.com's article (3/12/2010) on the history of Shingletown. On the Shingletown Store, "....The first Shingletown Store was built by John Freeland in 1854. In 1871, Freeland sold to John McCarley, who made improvements and took in Albert Smith as a partner and established the McCarley and Smith General Merchandise, Trading Post and Hotel. Their business became a very popular place. Its principal product was shakes; other products included dry goods, groceries, boots, shoes, clothing, wines, liquors and cigars. A saloon occupied the back half of the store and the post office was, believe it or not, situated in a small alcove of the saloon. This store was a short distance from today's Shingletown Store. It was demolished in 1966." (Submitted on October 21, 2011.)
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By Andrew Ruppenstein, August 7, 2011 | |
| | | 3. Shingletown Store Marker - wide view, looking west | | The marker is mounted on a stone monument by the flagpole, a couple hundred feet east of the Shingletown Store. | | |
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Credits. This page originally submitted on October 20, 2011, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Sacramento, California. This page has been viewed 201 times since then. Photos: 1. submitted on October 20, 2011, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Sacramento, California. 2. submitted on October 21, 2011, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Sacramento, California. 3. submitted on October 20, 2011, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Sacramento, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
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