Near Anderson in Shasta County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
California – Oregon Road
“The pioneers in their journeys marked the roads and trails so that others recognizing them might safely follow.”
This spot marks the location of the California – Oregon Road, main artery of travel of the pioneers blazed by them in the “fifties” and followed at this place by The Pacific Highway “Linking the past with the future”.
Dedicated to the pioneers of Northern California.
Erected 1931 by Native Sons of the Golden West McCloud Parlor No. 149. (Marker Number 58.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Roads & Vehicles. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks, and the Native Sons/Daughters of the Golden West series lists.
Location. 40° 27.958′ N, 122° 19.474′ W. Marker is near Anderson, California, in Shasta County. Marker is at the intersection of Spring Gulch Road and California Highway 273, on the right when traveling east on Spring Gulch Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 19699 Spring Gulch Road, Anderson CA 96007, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Anderson Historic Fire Station (approx. 1.7 miles away); Masonic Lodge (approx. 1.8 miles away); Historic County Jail (approx. 1.8 miles away); The Flume (approx. 2 miles away); Clear Creek (approx. 4 miles away); Fort Reading. (approx. 5 miles away); Reading Adobe (approx. 6.9 miles away); Nobles Trail - Canon House (approx. 7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Anderson.
Regarding California – Oregon Road. In 1932 this was designated California Historical Landmark No. 58: OLD CALIFORNIA-OREGON ROAD. “This marks the location of the main artery of travel used by pioneers between the Trinity River and the northern mines of California and Oregon.”
Credits. This page was last revised on January 22, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 21, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 613 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 21, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.