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

Beckwourth Trail - Head Waters of Feather River

Photographed By Alvis Hendley, October 9, 2016

1. Beckwourth Trail - Head Waters of Feather River Marker

Inscription. "The road now continues down the valley ... thirteen miles. Here is a spring of water near the road, on the left. Also a small stream, the head waters of Feather River. ...Passed several [mountains] called buttes." - Henry T. Baldy, Sep 8, 1852

Erected 2012 by Trails West Inc. (Marker Number B-10.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Roads & Vehicles • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Beckwourth Trail, the California Trail, and the Trails West Inc. series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is September 8, 1852.

Location. 39° 49.203′ N, 120° 22.55′ W. Marker is in Beckwourth, California, in Plumas County. Marker is on Main Street, on the left when traveling east. Marker is in Beckwourth Memorial Park on Main Street about one hundred feet west of Beckwourth Genesse Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 180, Beckwourth CA 96129, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Hope Lodge No. 234 F & AM (approx. 0.2 miles away); James P. Beckwourth Ranch and Trading Post (approx. 2 miles away); Step Back In Time (approx. 2 miles away); Sierra Valley History (approx. 2 miles away); Beckwourth Trail – The Road Forks

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(approx. 2 miles away); Jim Beckwourth Trading Post (approx. 2.4 miles away); James P. Beckwourth (approx. 2.4 miles away); Plumas County Honor Roll World War Two and Korea and Vietnam (approx. 5.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Beckwourth.

Photographed By Alvis Hendley, October 9, 2016

2. Beckwourth Trail - Head Waters of Feather River Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on April 23, 2020. It was originally submitted on April 23, 2020, by Alvis Hendley of San Francisco, California. This page has been viewed 210 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 23, 2020, by Alvis Hendley of San Francisco, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.