Near Litchfield 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 route was first used in 1852 by emigrants to Northern California seeking to avoid the hardships of the Lassen Trail. It crossed the desert from the Humbolt River in Nevada, passed this point, and proceeded over the mountains to the town of Shasta. Later, 1859-1861, it was known as the Ft. Kearney, South Pass and Honey Lake Wagon Road. From this point Peter Lassen and J.C. Bruff on October 4, 1850, saw Honey Lake while on an expedition hunting for Gold Lake.

Erected 1959 by California State Park Commission in cooperation with the Lassen County Historical Society August 15, 1959. (Marker Number 677.)

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 month for this entry is October 1851.

Location. 40° 25.124′ N, 120° 17.091′ W. Marker is near Litchfield, California, in Lassen County. It is on State Highway 395, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Litchfield CA 96117,

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Regionally, this marker is on California’s Modoc Plateau

and in the Shasta Cascade.

It is also in the American Mountain West.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 2 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Before the Nobles Trail (here, next to this marker); Nobles Trail - Soldiers Bridge (approx. 6.4 miles away).

Plaque on Base of Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, May 11, 2008

2. Plaque on Base of Marker

Plaque reads: Base built and plaque remounted by Neversweats Chapter No. 1863 E. Clampus Vitus May 4, 1985

Photographed by Syd Whittle, May 11, 2008

3. Noble Emigrant Trail Marker

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

Photographed by Jeff Leichsenring, July 14, 2024

5. Noble Emigrant Trail Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on July 23, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 15, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 2,006 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 15, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 4. submitted on December 6, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 5. submitted on July 17, 2024, by Jeff Leichsenring of Garland, Texas. • Craig Swain was the editor who published this page.