Near Meadow Valley in Plumas County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Bucks Ranch Hotel and Store
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, May 30, 2012
1. Bucks Ranch Hotel and Store Marker
One hundred yards north east
Haven of pioneers
Pack train diversion point
for miners
to Feather River points.
Stage station.
Express and post office.
1850 – 1852
Emigrant Trail
Destroyed by fire Jan. 13, 1928
Erected 1931 by Native Daughters of the Golden West, Plumas Pioneer Parlor No. 219; Native Sons of the Golden West, Quincy Parlor No. 131. (Marker Number 197.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks, and the Native Sons/Daughters of the Golden West series lists. A significant historical month for this entry is January 2003.
Location. 39° 52.749′ N, 121° 10.571′ W. Marker is near Meadow Valley, California, in Plumas County. Marker can be reached from Bucks Lake Road. This marker is located approximately 200 yards west along the shoreline from the Bucks Lake Marina. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 16525 Bucks Lake Road, Meadow Valley CA 95956, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 10 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Beckwourth Trail – Rich Valley (approx. ¼ mile away); Beckwourth Trail – Haskins Valley (approx. ¼ mile away);
this page online
More about this marker. From the California Office of Historic Preservation website
This was the site of a ranch established by Horace Bucklin and Francis Walker in 1850. Later came a large hotel, post office, and express office. The site is now inundated by Buck's Dam and Reservoir.
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, May 30, 2012
2. Bucks Ranch Hotel and Store Marker
Marker is visible embedded in the granite boulder.
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, May 30, 2012
3. Bucks Ranch Hotel and Store Marker from the Bucks Lake Marina docks
The marker is just to the right of the waterline tree, which is to the right of the boat with the outboard motor.
Credits. This page was last revised on November 15, 2020. It was originally submitted on June 18, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 575 times since then and 18 times this year. Last updated on December 11, 2019, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 18, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
