Jackson, Ross, Tefft and Dempsey Memorial Marker

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Cromberg in Plumas County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Jackson, Ross, Tefft and Dempsey Memorial

By Barry Swackhamer, May 31, 2012

1. Jackson, Ross, Tefft and Dempsey Memorial Marker

Inscription. Dedicated to the Memory of
General Jackson, a ‘49er, after whom Jackson Peak and Jackson Creek were named, and first owner of the Haddick Ranch. Also, Ephiram Ross and L.V. Tefft, later owners of the Tefft Ranch, now the Haddrick Ranch.

Also, James Dempsey, who drove stage when the stage road went through the ranch at this point.

Location. 39° 51.27′ N, 120° 41.041′ W. Marker is in Cromberg, California, in Plumas County. Marker is on Mt. Tomba Road. Click for map. This marker is at the T where Mt. Tomba Road meets as short section of road that joins Highway 70, across from Old Mill Pond Road. The marker is back in the woods, but visible from Mt. Tomba Road. Marker is at or near this postal address: 60137 Mt. Tomba Road, Blairsden-Graeagle CA 96103, United States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, as the crow flies. Vardanega Spring (about 800 feet away, in a direct line); Twenty Mile House (approx. 0.6 miles away); Sloat Mill Site (approx. 2.4 miles away); Sloat Towne Hall (approx. 2.4 miles away); Jamison City, Eureka Mine and Mill, Johnstown (approx. 5.3 miles away); Mohawk Hotel and Tavern (approx. 5.9 miles away); a different marker also named Jamison City (approx. 5.9 miles away); Spring Garden (approx. 6.1 miles away). Click for a list of all markers in Cromberg.

By Barry Swackhamer, May 31, 2012

2. Jackson, Ross, Tefft and Dempsey Memorial Marker

Credits. This page originally submitted on June 20, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of San Jose, California. This page has been viewed 99 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 20, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of San Jose, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.