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

Noble Emigrant Trail

Photographed By Syd Whittle, May 11, 2008

1. Noble Emigrant Trail Marker

Inscription. This meadow, now a city park, was a welcome stopping place on the Noble Emigrant Trail, pioneered by William H. Nobles in 1851 and first used in 1852. Here, emigrants en route to the Northern California mines were able to rest, refresh their stocks, and obtain provisions at Isaac Roop's establishment, from which grew the city of Susanville.

Erected 1960 by California State Park Commission in cooperation with the Lassen County Historical Society and the citizens of Susanville. May 1, 1960. (Marker Number 675.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Landmarks • Roads & Vehicles • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks, and the Nobles Trail series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1851.

Location. 40° 25.127′ N, 120° 39.305′ W. Marker is in Susanville, California, in Lassen County. Marker can be reached from North Street, on the right when traveling north. Marker is located on the grounds of the Lassen Memorial Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Susanville CA 96127, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Lassen Lodge No. 149 F.&A.M (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Nobles Trail - Rooptown (about 600 feet away);

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Susanville Veterans Memorial Building (about 600 feet away); Roop's Fort (about 600 feet away); Oakes & Philbrook Furniture Store (approx. 0.3 miles away); The Grand Cafe (approx. 0.3 miles away); Pioneer Saloon (approx. 0.3 miles away); Lassen County Courthouse (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Susanville.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, May 11, 2008

2. Noble Emigrant Trail Marker

Photographed By Syd Whittle, May 11, 2008

3. The Meadow

Note the marker at the foot of the largest tree in the backround.

Noble Emigrant Trail State Historic Marker Directional Sign image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, April 11, 2008

4. Noble Emigrant Trail State Historic Marker Directional Sign

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 2,263 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 14, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 4. submitted on December 6, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.