Orland in Glenn County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Pioneer Homesite
Photographed by Gene Russell, March 22, 2006
1. Pioneer Homesite Marker
Location of the first frame house in Glenn County. Erected in 1850 by Martin A. Reager and Andrew S.C. Cleek. A stopping place for oxen teams, mule freighters and river boats. Martin Reager farmed this land until 1864.
“Westward the course of empire takes its way.”
Bishop Berkeley
Erected 1970 by Capay Rancho Women's Club.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1850.
Location. 39° 47.803′ N, 122° 3.417′ W. Marker is in Orland, California, in Glenn County. It is at the intersection of 2nd Avenue and Cutting Avenue, on the left when traveling south on 2nd Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4995 2nd Ave, Orland CA 95963, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in California’s Sacramento Valley, specifically in the Central Valley, and on the Coast Ranges. It is also on the American Pacific Coast. 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 11 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: William Semple Green (approx. half a mile away); Gianella Bridge (approx. 4.6 miles away); The Swift Adobe (approx. 7.9 miles away); Orlands Cannons (approx. 7.9 miles away); Papst Flour Mill Site (approx. 8.1 miles away); William B. Ides Public Service (approx. 8.8 miles away); Lassen Trail - Lassen Rancho Site
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Photographed by Gene Russell, March 22, 2006
2. Pioneer Homesite Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 4, 2021. It was originally submitted on May 3, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 513 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 3, 2021, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.
