| California (Modoc County), Alturas — Chimney Rock |
| | Site of pioneer cabin built by Thomas A. Denson in 1871
This Marker is dedicated to the pioneers of Modoc County by Alturas Parlor 159
Native Duaghters of the Golden West
September 21, 1932 — Map (db m10246) |
| California (Modoc County), Cedarville — 14 — Cressler - Bonner Trading Post — California Historical Landmark No. 14 |
| | 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 used as a trading post and general store until larger quarters were built in 1874.
The mercantile, banking and ranching firm of Cressler and Bonner played a major roll in the settlement and development of Surprise Valley and Modoc County.
The . . . — Map (db m10245) |
| California (Modoc County), Fandango Pass — 546 — The Applegate-Lassen Trail |
| | 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 Peter Lassen in 1848, turned south at Goose Lake to the Northern Mines and settlements of California. — Map (db m10174) |
| California (Modoc County), Newell — 850-2 — Tule Lake — May 1942 - March 1946 |
| | Tule Lake was one of ten American concentration camps established during World War II to incarcerate 110,000 persons of Japanese ancestry, of whom the majority were American citizens. Behind barbed wire and guard towers without charge, trial or establishment of guilt, these camps are reminders of how racism, economic and political exploitation and expediency can undermine the constitutional guarantees of United States citizens and aliens alike. May the injustices and humiliation suffered here . . . — Map (db m10370) |
| California (Modoc County), Willow Ranch — Willow Ranch |
| | 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 Mary Louise Dougherty in her memory. — Map (db m10367) |
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