Quincy in Plumas County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Feather Publishing Co.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, May 30, 2012

1. Feather Publishing Co. Marker

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Marker on Left: Feather Publishing Co. A tradition of newspapers serving Plumas County since 1866
Dedicated September 15, 1978

Marker on Right:
Commemorating 125 Years of Journalism Serving Plumas County

Erected 1978 by E Clampus Vitus, Las Plumas del Oro Chapter No. 8 (1990).

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Communications. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list. A significant historical date for this entry is September 15, 1850.

Location. 39° 56.218′ N, 120° 56.953′ W. Marker is in Quincy, California, in Plumas County. Marker can be reached from the intersection of Crescent Street (State Highway 70 / 89) and Main Street, on the right when traveling south. These markers may be hard to see if there are cars parked in front of the building. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 Crescent 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. Plumas County Veterans Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Forest Stationers

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(within shouting distance of this marker); World War Memorial (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Bear Dance (about 500 feet away); Goodwin Law Office (about 600 feet away); Plumas Club (about 600 feet away); Beckwourth Trail – American Ranch (about 600 feet away); Coburn-Variel Home (about 700 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Quincy.

More about this marker. The Bulletin was established Aug. 11, 1866, as the Plumas National (later changed to Plumas National Bulletin, May 16, 1892) subsequently changed to its present name May 7, 1931, when it was merged with the Plumas Independent (1892-1945) on June 7, 1945. Published weekly. It is part of the Feather Publishing family of newspapers serving Plumas and Lassen counties.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, May 31, 2012

2. Feather Publishing Co. Marker

The markers are on the lower building wall to the left of the automobile.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 19, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 538 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 19, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.