Susanville in Lassen County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Lassen Lodge No. 149 F.&A.M

By Barry Swackhamer, August 18, 2015

1. Lassen Lodge No. 149 F.&A.M Marker

Inscription. Commemorating the centennial of Lassen Lodge No. 149 F.&A.M., March 21, 1961 and in memory of Isaac N. Roop, ardent Free Mason, founder of Susanville, first Governor of the provisional Territory of Nevada, civic leader and friend of Man, and John S. Ward, first Master of Lassen Lodge, who was wounded in this place during the "Sagebrush War."

Erected 1961 by Grand Lodge F.&A.M. of California.

Location. 40° 25.118′ N, 120° 39.406′ W. Marker is in Susanville, California, in Lassen County. Marker is on North Weatherlow Street near Nevada Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 75 North Weatherlow Street, Susanville CA 96130, United States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Nobles Trail - Rooptown (within shouting distance of this marker); Roop's Fort (within shouting distance of this marker); Noble Emigrant Trail (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Susanville Veterans Memorial Building (about 700 feet away); Oakes & Philbrook Furniture Store (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Grand Cafe

By Barry Swackhamer, August 18, 2015

2. Lassen Lodge No. 149 F.&A.M Marker

(approx. 0.2 miles away); Pioneer Saloon (approx. ¼ mile away); Lassen County Courthouse (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Susanville.

More about this marker. This marker is in Memorial Park next to the Lassen County Historical Museum.

Categories. • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations •

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. This page originally submitted on August 27, 2015, by Barry Swackhamer of San Jose, California. This page has been viewed 225 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 27, 2015, by Barry Swackhamer of San Jose, California.