Quincy in Plumas County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Plumas County Veterans Memorial
(Panel on the left)
On behalf of the grateful people of Plumas County, this memorial is dedicated to all our veterans and those whose names are engraved on these tablets, who made the ultimate sacrifice for us all.
Dedicated May 29, 2006
(Panel on the right)
... that we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain; that this nation under God shall have a new birth of freedom and that this government of the people, by the people and for the people shall not perish from the earth... Abraham Lincoln 1863
(Reverse Side of monument)
(Center panel)
On behalf of the grateful people of Plumas County, this memorial is dedicated to all our veterans and those whose names are engraved on these tablets, who made the ultimate sacrifice for us all.
Dedicated May 29, 2006
(Panel on the left)
William W. Smith Frank W. Tucker Robert A. Bringham Ward Issac Church Alfred Ede Dewey Francis McElroy Leland R. Crowe Edward Reynolds Irving T. Reynolds Louis W. Sobrero Virgil F. Abbott Alonzo I. Andersen Clarence J. Alexander James Warren Bishop Shannon R. Benner Franck C. Buckner Gale R. Butler Paul B. Carter Richard Charley Donald S. Berton Narciso Brussatoi John Charley Lowell V. Dean Robert Demes John C. Cucciarre Tabor G. Differding Harry A. Doble Robert V. Dolkas James C. Hardin Wilber E. Edgmon Frederick G. Farrar John W. Moore, M.D. Malcom I. Duncan Harlod E. Graham William E. Hamblin Kenneth M. Hayes Marion E. Herring Robert L. Johnson Palmer Johnson Kelly E. Kimes Daniel Herrmann Omar J. Kampschmidt Fred R. Kabkee Howard C. King Don H. Lancaster John Wenbar Mills Raymond R. Martinez Willard V. Lane James E. Locke Watt T. Maxwell Earl R. McShane Robert P. McTwigan Craig C. Moore Owen C. Landrith Arnold E. Nelson Elliott M. Orr
(Panel in the center)
Jeremiah P. McCleery
(Panel on the right)
Gordon K. Gould William F. Murray Jess R. Pierce Robert C. Parrott Francis W. Pulliam Lester E. Pyle Eugene L. Rickard Robert Ross Leon M. Pumphery John M. Richardson Joseph J. Sanzone Harry Y. Schaedler Harold E. Schmittler Harion C. Shaffer James J. Scorsur Max E. Schooler Charles A. Shaw Carle Dean Smith Clarence W. Stonesifer Eugene W. Swanson Tadishit Takeuchi Harrison N. Thomas Delbert L Strong Clyde W. Trusty Thomas W. Ware Jack A. Wiegand Burr D. Williams Edwin W. Winter Lamarra Woodsen Beauford E. Young Harold M. McKenna Delmer W. Ross William R. Simmons Arthur C. Wilson, Jr. Steven Lambert W.K. Utah Creason Floyd Sonny Granger, Jr. Jarold E. Humphrey Gary W. Catron Richard E. Huff Michael L. Krom Duncan B. McIntyre Roy V. Rawlin Arthur A. Shelton Richard E. OBrien Sanford L. Shrout, Jr. Daniel R. Ratledge, Jr. Larry D. Simpson Edward H. Timmons
Erected 2006. (Marker Number 480.)
Topics and series. This historical marker and memorial is listed in these topic lists: War, Korean • War, Vietnam • War, World II. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks series list. A significant historical date for this entry is May 29, 1854.
Location. 39° 56.197′ N, 120° 56.935′ W. Marker is in Quincy, California, in Plumas County. Marker is on Main Street (California Route 70) near Court Street, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 530 W Main St, Quincy CA 95971, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Forest Stationers (within shouting distance of this marker); Feather Publishing Co. (within shouting distance of this marker); World War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Bear Dance (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Goodwin Law Office (about 400 feet away); Beckwourth Trail American Ranch (about 500 feet away); Plumas Club (about 500 feet away); Coburn-Variel Home (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Quincy.
More about this memorial. This memorial is located in Dame Shirley Plaza.
Regarding Plumas County Veterans Memorial. In 1950 this location was designated California Historical Landmark No. 480 - Site of Plumas House. The first and second Plumas Houses were built on this site. The second was built in 1866 by James and Jane Edwards. This hotel, the center of Quincy's social and business life for more than thirty years, burned to the ground on June 23, 1923.
Additional keywords. California Historical Landmark
Credits. This page was last revised on February 4, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 22, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 782 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 22, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.