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

Clear Creek

Photographed By Syd Whittle, May 7, 2008

1. Clear Creek Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

In 1848 Gold was first discovered on this creek by Major Pierson Barton Reading Early California Pioneer

[The artwork inscription:] Mt. Shasta 14,161 Feet Official Emblem of Shasta Historical Society

Erected 1931 by The California Highway Commission. (Marker Number 78.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Native Americans • Settlements & Settlers • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1848.

Location. 40° 30.385′ N, 122° 22.807′ W. Marker is in Redding, California, in Shasta County. Marker is at the intersection of Redding Rancheria Road and Canyon Road, on the right when traveling south on Redding Rancheria Road. Marker is located at the entrance to the Win River Casino. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Redding CA 96001, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Nobles Trail - Canon House (approx. 3.3 miles away); California – Oregon Road (approx. 4 miles away); Native Americans in the Clear Creek Watershed (approx. 4.7 miles away); Gold Fever in Clear Creek (approx. 4.7 miles away); Veterans Memorial Hall (approx. 5.3 miles away); Veterans Memorial Building Memorial (approx. 5.3 miles away); Cascade Theater (approx. 5.3 miles away); Japanese Attack World War II Memorial (approx. 5.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Redding.

Regarding Clear Creek. This site has been designated at California Registered Historical Landmark No. 78:
Statement of Significance:
Clear Creek
"Five miles up the creek, at Reading's Bar, is the site of the discovery of gold by Major Pierson B. Reading and his Indian laborers in 1848."

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Additional keywords. California Gold Rush

Photographed By Syd Whittle, May 7, 2008

2. Clear Creek Marker

2013 update on the Clear Creek Marker image. Click for full size.

October 26, 2013

3. 2013 update on the Clear Creek Marker

Close Up of Artwork on Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, May 7, 2008

4. Close Up of Artwork on Marker

Reading's Bar Marker image. Click for more information.

Photographed By Syd Whittle, May 7, 2008

5. Reading's Bar Marker

Site mentioned in State of California Registered Historical Landmark Statement of Significance.
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Major Pierson Barton Reading image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Kiosk at Reading Adobe Site, May 7, 2008

6. Major Pierson Barton Reading

Credits. This page was last revised on December 12, 2019. It was originally submitted on December 13, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 1,781 times since then and 56 times this year. Last updated on December 12, 2019, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 13, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 3. submitted on November 21, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. 4, 5, 6. submitted on December 13, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.