Near Lewiston in Trinity County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Wilson Ranch Granary

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, June 3, 2012

1. Wilson Ranch Granary Marker

Inscription. This granary, known as the Frick and Davis Granary, was built in 1853, as part of “Mud Ranch,” named from its rich black alluvial soil. First settled by George W. Davis and Christian Frick in 1850. The house was built in 1855. The ranch was one of the oldest, finest and valuable ranches of Trinity County. The ranch was purchased by James Wilson, in 1914. The granary is still owned by the Wilson family.

Erected 1995 by E Clampus Vitus, Trinitarianus Chapter No. 62.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Agriculture. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1853.

Location. 40° 41.938′ N, 122° 48.964′ W. Marker is near Lewiston, California, in Trinity County. It is on Old Lewiston Road, on the right when traveling east. The marker is located just west of the Lewiston Elementary School. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 700 Old Lewiston Road, Weaverville CA 96093, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in California’s Shasta Cascade,

on the Coast Ranges,

and in the Klamath Mountains.

It is also in the American Mountain West

and specifically in the Pacific Northwest.

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 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Congregational Church of Lewiston (approx. 0.6 miles away); Lewiston Pioneer Cemetery (approx. 0.7 miles away); Lewis’ Town/Lewiston (approx. ¾ mile away); The Killing of Edward Jose’

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(approx. ¾ mile away); Lewiston Hotel (approx. 1.2 miles away); Steel Bridge (approx. 5.7 miles away); Jumper Sawmill (approx. 5.7 miles away); Lowden’s Wagon Road (approx. 5.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lewiston.

Regarding Wilson Ranch Granary. Unfortunately, the granary barn was destroyed by a wildfire after the marker was erected. Only the foundation remains.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, June 3, 2012

2. Wilson Ranch Granary Marker

Wilson Ranch Granary Foundation image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, June 3, 2012

3. Wilson Ranch Granary Foundation

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 9, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 890 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 9, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.