Quincy in Plumas County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Coburn-Variel Home
1878
— Dedicated to Historic Preservation in Plumas County —
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, May 30, 2012
1. Coburn-Variel Home Marker
Built in the fall of 1878 by Joshua Variel and his son, Will, the house was the home of several families over the next century. In 1896 Sheriff John Bransford bought the home, then sold it in 1899 to Attorney Louis N. Peter who died in the home in 1916. In 1922 it was sold to Abe & Emily Bar in whose family it remained until 1972. It was then sold to the Payne’s who in turn sold it to the Winters in 1975. In 1989 the Plumas County Museum Association became owners and began restoration of the home to its original appearance.Erected 1996 by Plumas Bank.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. A significant historical year for this entry is 1878.
Location. 39° 56.124′ N, 120° 56.859′ W. Marker is in Quincy, California, in Plumas County. Marker is on Coburn Street south of Jackson Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 149 Coburn Street, Quincy CA 95971, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Beckwourth Trail – American Ranch (within shouting distance of this marker); Goodwin Law Office
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Also see . . . 1878 Variel Home - Plumas County, CA. The 1878 Variel Home was built by one of the first emigrants to pass through American Valley. Joshua and Mary Variel made the long, arduous journey from Indiana across the plains and over Beckwourth Pass in 1852. (Submitted on June 18, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.)
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, May 30, 2012
2. Coburn-Variel Home Marker
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, May 30, 2012
3. Variel Home
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, May 30, 2012
4. Variel Home
Photographed By Michael Fuess, September 26, 2020
5. The Plumas County Museum
The Coburn-Variel Home is part of the Plumas County Museum.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 27, 2020. It was originally submitted on June 18, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 467 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 18, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. 5. submitted on October 14, 2020, by Michael Fuess of Reno, Nevada. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
