Near Helena (ghost town) in Trinity County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Bagdad
On this site once stood the town of "Bagdad"
Founded in the year of 1850 by pioneers Craven Lee and David Weed. Peak of population five hundred.
Erected 1953 by Native Sons of the Golden West and National Daughters of the Golden West.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Native Sons/Daughters of the Golden West series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1850.
Location. 40° 46.25′ N, 123° 7.517′ W. Marker is near Helena (ghost town), California, in Trinity County. Marker is on State Highway 299, on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Junction City CA 96048, 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. Junction City Centennial (approx. 4.6 miles away); Big Flat – Big Bar (approx. 5.2 miles away); Site of Cañon City (approx. 5.6 miles away); The La Grange Mine (approx. 7.1 miles away); Moving Mountains... (approx. 7.1 miles away); Dedrick (approx. 8½ miles away); Weaverville Basin Gold Discovery Site (approx. 9.9 miles away); Old Section (approx. 9.9 miles away).
More about this marker. The original, 1953, marble, marker was reported stolen in the Trinity Journal, 29 Sept 2010, p2.
Mt. Bally Parlor #87, NSGW and Eltapome Parlor #55, NDGW dedicated this replacement in 2018.
Also see . . . Wikipedia Entry for Helena, California. Helena was known as Bagdad before the post office was established. (Submitted on July 4, 2010, by Karen Key of Sacramento, California.)
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