Downieville in Sierra County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Cannon Point - California Volunteers Memorial
Photographed By Syd Whittle, June 27, 2011
1. Cannon Point - California Vounteers Dedication Marker
To the memory of
Company K
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6th Regiment
California Volunteers
May 27, 1863 – May 27, 1931
Erected by Native Daughters of the Golden West, Parlor No. 36 & Native Sons of the Golden West, Parlor No. 92, Downieville, California.
Topics and series. This historical marker and memorial is listed in this topic list: Military. In addition, it is included in the Native Sons/Daughters of the Golden West series list. A significant historical date for this entry is May 27, 1863.
Location. 39° 33.461′ N, 120° 49.978′ W. Marker is in Downieville, California, in Sierra County. Marker is on State Highway 49, on the right when traveling east. Marker and monument are located at the western entrance to the town. The site is marked with a "Point of Historical Interest" sign. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Downieville CA 95936, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Downieville (within shouting distance of this marker); Sierra County Sheriff’s Gallows (approx. 0.2 miles away); Sierra County, California (approx. 0.2 miles away); Mountain Howitzers (approx. 0.2 miles away); Henness Pass Road - Downieville (approx. ¼ mile away); Hirshfeldter Building (approx. 0.3 miles away); Downieville Veterans Memorial (approx. 0.3 miles away); Masonic Building (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Downieville.
More about this memorial. The marker is mounted on a concrete base which supports the cannon.
Regarding Cannon Point - California Volunteers Memorial. The cannon weighs a ton
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Also see . . . Cannon Point. The cannon was purchased June, 1862 in San Francisco, by Dr. E. G. Bryant, a young physician and surgeon of Downieville. (Submitted on June 29, 2011.)
Photographed By Syd Whittle, June 27, 2011
2. Cannon Memorial and Marker
Photographed By Syd Whittle, June 27, 2011
3. Cannon Point - California Volunteers Memorial
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 27, 2011, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona. This page has been viewed 523 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 27, 2011, by Syd Whittle of Mesa, Arizona.
