Near Susanville in Lassen County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Peter Lassen Grave
Photographed by Syd Whittle, May 11, 2008
1. Peter Lassen Grave Marker
In memory of Peter Lassen, the pioneer who was killed by the Indians, April 26, 1859, aged 66 years.
Erected 1862. (Marker Number 565.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Cemeteries & Burial Sites • Exploration • Settlements & Settlers • Wars, US Indian. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks series list. A significant historical month for this entry is April 1862.
Location. 40° 21.06′ N, 120° 38.389′ W. Marker is near Susanville, California, in Lassen County. It can be reached from Wingfield Road 1.7 miles south of Richmond Road, on the left when traveling south. The marker is 5 miles south of Susanville. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 2550 Wingfield Road, Susanville CA 96130, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is on California’s Modoc Plateau and in the Shasta Cascade. It is also in the American Mountain West. Globally, it is in North America, 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 Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Birth of Peter Lassen (a few steps from this marker); Lassens Bosquejo Rancho (a few steps from this marker); Burial of Peter Lassen (a few steps from this marker); Peter Lassen In California (a few steps from this marker); Migration of Peter Lassen (a few steps from this marker); Susanville Railroad Depot
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Another marker is no longer nearby. Richmond (was approx. 0.9 miles away but has been confirmed missing).
More about this marker. This is the fifth in a series of six markers. These should be reviewed in the following order:
1. Birth of Peter Lassen
2. Migration of Peter Lassen
3. Peter Lassen In California
4. Lassens Bosquejo Ranchero
5. Peter Lassen Grave
6. Burial of Peter Lassen
Regarding Peter Lassen Grave. On June 14, 1862, the local Masonic Lodge placed a ten-foot tall stone marker on Lassens grave. By the early 1900s, a portion of that monument had deteriorated. In 1917, after a year and half long campaign to raise funds, a new Lassen monument was erected next to the old one. In 1957 this became California Historic Landmark No. 565.
Also see . . . Peter Lassen. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on March 26, 2024, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Syd Whittle, May 11, 2008
2. Peter Lassen Grave Marker
The "new" marker, placed in 1917
Photographed by Syd Whittle, May 11, 2008
3. Peter Lassen Grave Marker
The original marker, placed on June 14, 1862.
The two smaller grave markers on the ground next to the marker belong to Edward Clapper, who was also killed, and Joseph Lynch, a friend of Peter Lassen
Photographed by Syd Whittle, May 11, 2008
4. Edward Clapper Grave Marker
Photographed by Syd Whittle, May 11, 2008
5. Joseph Lynch Grave Marker
Photographed by Syd Whittle, May 11, 2008
6. Plaque at entrance to cemetery
Photographed by Syd Whittle, May 11, 2008
7. Plaque at entrance to cemetery
April 11, 2008
8. Peter Lassen
Photographed by Craig Baker, 2017
9. Street Sign
Credits. This page was last revised on March 26, 2024. It was originally submitted on August 14, 2008. This page has been viewed 4,050 times since then and 40 times this year. Last updated on August 7, 2020, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on August 14, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 8. submitted on December 6, 2008, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. 9. submitted on August 7, 2020, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
