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

American Ranch and Hotel

Photographed by Craig Baker

1. American Ranch and Hotel Marker

Inscription.
Site of American Ranch and Hotel.
Historical Landmark No. 479.

Erected by State of California. (Marker Number 479.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Government & Politics • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1854.

Location. 39° 56.209′ N, 120° 56.727′ W. Marker is in Quincy, California, in Plumas County. It is at the intersection of Main Street and Fillmore Street, on the right when traveling west on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 355 Main St, Quincy CA 95971, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in California’s Shasta Cascade

and in the Sierra Nevada.

It is also in the American Mountain West.

Globally, it is in North America,

in the Cascade Range,

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

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was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Arthur W. Keddie (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); The Clough/Braden Home (about 300 feet away); Plumas Club (about 400 feet away); Bear Dance (about 600 feet away); Beckwourth Trail – American Ranch (about 700 feet away); World War Memorial (about 800 feet away); Coburn-Variel Home (approx. 0.2 miles away); Goodwin Law Office (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Quincy.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Plumas Lodge No. 60 F&AM (was about 400 feet away but has been confirmed missing).

Regarding American Ranch and Hotel. In 1950 this was designated California Historical Landmark No. 479 - Site of American Ranch and Hotel. “James H. Bradley in 1854 built the American Hotel, the first sawed-lumber house in Quincy. On March 18, 1854, three commissioners met there to form a new county from a portion of Butte County, and the hotel became the county seat of Plumas County until a more suitable location could be found. Plumas Lodge No.

American Ranch and Hotel, and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Craig Baker

2. American Ranch and Hotel, and Marker

60, F.&A.M., instituted May 1, 1854, met in an upstairs room in the hotel until their new Quincy temple was completed in 1855.”

Credits. This page was last revised on February 4, 2024. It was originally submitted on February 4, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California. This page has been viewed 203 times since then and 26 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 4, 2024, by Craig Baker of Sylmar, California.