Paradise in Butte County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Old Paradise Depot

Photographed by Syd Whittle, April 8, 2010

1. Old Paradise Depot Marker

Inscription. Constructed in 1903, this depot is one of three maintained along the Butte County Railroad, a 31 mile line from Chico to Stirling City, completed by Diamond Match Co. in 1904. The railroad was later acquired by Southern Pacific and operated as a spur until the rails were removed in 1979. Prior to construction of the depot, “Old” Paradise was located near Leonard’s Mill at the intersection of Clark and Elliot Rds. With the coming of iron rails the “New Town” of Paradise began to grow and today is one of Butte County’s three largest cities.
California Point of Historical Interest No. But.011
Dedicated April 24, 1982

Erected 1982 by Pair-O-Dice Chapter 7-11, E Clampus Vitus, Centennial Chapter No. 295, Native Daughters of the Golden West and Paradise Visitors Bureau. (Marker Number Butte 011.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Railroads & Streetcars. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus, and the Native Sons/Daughters of the Golden West series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is April 24, 1917.

Location. 39° 45.178′ N, 121° 37.436′ W. Marker is in Paradise, California, in Butte County. It is on Black Olive Drive north of Pearson Road,

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on the right when traveling north. The marker faces Black Olive Drive in front of the Depot. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 502 Pearson Road, Paradise CA 95969, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Sacramento Valley

and specifically in the Central Valley.

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 Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: PFC. Steven J. Walberg-Riotto (within shouting distance of this marker); Paradise Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Town of Paradise Memorial Trailway (within shouting distance of this marker); Paradise Pioneers (approx. half a mile away); Old Paradise (approx. one mile away); Centerville School (approx. 3 miles away); Centerville Cemetery (approx. 3.4 miles away); The Dogtown Nugget (approx. 4.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Paradise.

Also see . . . The Butte County Railroad. Wikipedia article on the history of the railroad. (Submitted on April 10, 2010.)

Old Paradise Depot and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, April 8, 2010

2. Old Paradise Depot and Marker

Old Paradise Depot and Museum image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, April 8, 2010

3. Old Paradise Depot and Museum

Paradise Depot Museum image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, April 8, 2010

4. Paradise Depot Museum

This plaque is mounted on the building to the left of the entrance doors: Paradise Depot Museum
Depot 1904
Museum 2007
A Gold Nugget Museum

Old Paradise Depot and The B.C.R.R. Caboose image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, April 8, 2010

5. Old Paradise Depot and The B.C.R.R. Caboose

Rear View of the Depot image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, April 8, 2010

6. Rear View of the Depot

Plaque Mounted on the B.C.R.R. Caboose image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Syd Whittle, April 8, 2010

7. Plaque Mounted on the B.C.R.R. Caboose

In memory of
David LaFabregue
and his generous donation of this caboose.
Refurbished by the
Rotary Club of Paradise
May 5, 2007

Credits. This page was last revised on July 27, 2018. It was originally submitted on April 10, 2010, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 2,003 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on April 10, 2010, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.