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

Lassen Emigrant Trail

Photographed By Syd Whittle, May 9, 2008

1. Lassen Emigrant Trail Marker

Inscription. Peter Lassen opened the Lassen Emigrant Trail in 1848 when he led a 12-wagon emigrant train from Missouri to California. The route, which passed near this place, was extensively traveled during the years 1848-53 by emigrants seeking gold, adventure, and a new life in the west - but because of the hardships of the route and the hostility of the indians, the trail was little used after 1853.

Erected 1961 by California State Park Commission in cooperation with the Bieber and Lassen County Chambers of Commerce and Lassen County Historical Society September 10, 1961. (Marker Number 763.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks, and the Lassen Trail and Burnett Cutoff series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1848.

Location. 41° 7.283′ N, 121° 8.281′ W. Marker is in Bieber, California, in Lassen County. Marker can be reached from Bridge Street. Marker is located on the grounds of the Clara Bieber Memorial Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Bieber CA 96009, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 2 other markers are within 11 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. An Unknown Soldier (approx. 4.1 miles

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away); Site of the First School in Fall River Valley (approx. 11 miles away).

More about this marker. Registered California Historical Landmark No. 763

Photographed By Syd Whittle, May 9, 2008

2. Lassen Emigrant Trail Marker

Lassen Emigrant Trail State Historic Landmark Directional Sign image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, April 9, 2008

3. Lassen Emigrant Trail State Historic Landmark Directional Sign

Entrance to Clara Bieber Memorial Park image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, April 9, 2008

4. Entrance to Clara Bieber Memorial Park

Site of the Lassen Emigrant Trail Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on May 4, 2020. It was originally submitted on August 14, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,636 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 14, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 3, 4. submitted on December 6, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.