Blairsden-Graeagle in Plumas County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Johnsville Firehouse
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, May 30, 2012
1. Johnsville Firehouse Marker
Erected 1967 by E Clampus Vitus, Las Plumas del Oro Chapter No. 8.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Charity & Public Work. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1908.
Location. 39° 45.62′ N, 120° 41.738′ W. Marker is in Blairsden-Graeagle, California, in Plumas County. It can be reached from Main Street/Johnsville Road (County Highway A14), on the left when traveling north. This marker is locate in Johnsville, a conclave inside Eureka-Plumas State Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 5431 Main Street/Johnsville Road, Blairsden Graeagle CA 96103, 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 was once New Spain and also Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Pioneer Ski Area of America (approx. Ό mile away); Winter in the Sierra (approx. 0.3 miles away); Thars Gold in Them Hills! (approx. 0.3 miles away); Emigrant Trail (approx. 0.4 miles away); Longboard Ski Races (approx. half a mile away); Jamison City, Eureka Mine and Mill, Johnstown
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Another marker is no longer nearby. Mohawk Hotel and Tavern (was approx. 3½ miles away but has been confirmed missing).
Also see . . . Johnsville District - Western Mining History. Johnsville was named for William Johns, manager of the Plumas-Eureka mine. There was intermittent activity in the district from the period of World War I until around 1943. (Submitted on June 16, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.)
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, May 30, 2012
2. Johnsville Firehouse Marker
The marker is mounted between the door and the window.
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, May 30, 2012
3. Johnsville Firehouse
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, May 30, 2012
4. Johnsville Hotel - 1908
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, May 30, 2012
5. Johnsville Hotel - 1908
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, May 30, 2012
6. Johnsville Cemetery
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, May 30, 2012
7. Johnsville Cemetery
Credits. This page was last revised on January 9, 2025. It was originally submitted on June 16, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 675 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on June 16, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
