Near Whiskeytown in Shasta County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Kennedy Memorial
[President John F. Kennedy dedicated the Clair A. Hill Whiskeytown Dam on September 28, 1963]
Topics and series. This historical marker and memorial is listed in this topic list: Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #35 John F. Kennedy series list. A significant historical month for this entry is September 1841.
Location. 40° 36.027′ N, 122° 32.13′ W. Marker is near Whiskeytown, California, in Shasta County. Marker is on Kennedy Memorial Drive, on the right when traveling south. The Memorial is located at the Whiskeytown Lake Visitors Center at the Clair A. Hill Whiskeytown Dam. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 14412 Kennedy Memorial Drive, Whiskeytown CA 96095, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Central Valley Project (here, next to this marker); The Glory Hole (within shouting distance of this marker); A Matter of Balance (within shouting distance of this marker); A Matter of Progress (within shouting distance of this marker); Pioneer Baby's Grave (approx. 1.9 miles away); Shasta (approx. 2.3 miles away); Shasta County Court House (approx. 2.3 miles away); Survivors of the Gold Rush (approx. 2.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Whiskeytown.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 18, 2020. It was originally submitted on December 14, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 2,124 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on December 14, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 7, 8. submitted on December 15, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 9. submitted on December 14, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 10. submitted on December 15, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.