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

Shasta County Court House

Photographed by Karen Key, May 25, 2007

1. Shasta County Court House Marker

Inscription. Building erected in 1855 by James Loag, pioneer, following fire of 1853 which destroyed town. Building refitted and became court house for Shasta County, January 1862. In May of 1888 county seat moved to Redding. Building purchased 1922 by McCloud Parlor No. 149. N.S.G.W. Temporary repairs made and property deeded to State September 1937. Building restored by Division of Beaches and Parks.

Tablet placed by California Centennials Commission in cooperation with McCloud Parlor No. 149. N.S.G.W.

Dedicated June 12, 1950

Erected 1950 by California Centennials Commission in cooperation with McCloud Parlor No. 149. N.S.G.W.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Native Sons/Daughters of the Golden West series list. A significant historical date for this entry is January 13, 1862.

Location. 40° 35.949′ N, 122° 29.534′ W. Marker is in Shasta, California, in Shasta County. It is at the intersection of Highway 299 W and Trinity Alley, on the right when traveling west on Highway 299 W. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Shasta CA 96087, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in California’s Sacramento Valley,

specifically in the Central Valley,

and in the Shasta Cascade.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast.

Globally, it is in North America,

in the Cascade Range,

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 5 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Shasta (a few steps from this marker); Gallows

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(within shouting distance of this marker); “Stage Drivers’ Plaque” (within shouting distance of this marker); Survivors of the Gold Rush (within shouting distance of this marker); Noble’s Trail (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Shasta.

Also see . . . Shasta State Historic Park. California State Parks website entry (Submitted on June 17, 2007, by Karen Key of Sacramento, California.)

Photographed by Karen Key, May 25, 2007

2. Shasta County Court House Marker

Photographed by Karen Key, May 25, 2007

3. Shasta County Court House Marker

Plaque is on the fifth brick column from the left.

Photographed by Karen Key, May 25, 2007

4. Shasta County Court House Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 24, 2024. It was originally submitted on June 17, 2007, by Karen Key of Sacramento, California. This page has been viewed 1,943 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 17, 2007, by Karen Key of Sacramento, California. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.