Etna in Siskiyou County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
This land of ‘Siskiyou’...
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 21, 2012
1. This land of ‘Siskiyou’... Marker
This land of ‘Siskiyou’...
‘Beaver Valley'...
“Rough and Ready”...
‘Aetna Mills’... ‘Etna’...
many names – but
One land of majestic mountains, pristine rivers & lakes. Sparkling streams flow through meadows filled with life, Once abundant with beaver, this beautiful valley still inhabits bear, mountain lion, deer, spectacular bird life and other wildlife native to this area. Let us embrace its beauty... “Ayukii” and ”Welcome”
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Places • Settlements & Settlers.
Location. 41° 27.381′ N, 122° 53.66′ W. Marker is in Etna, California, in Siskiyou County. It is at the intersection of Diggles Street and Main Street on Diggles Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 101 Diggles Street, Etna CA 96027, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is on California’s Modoc Plateau, in the Shasta Cascade, 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, 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 Mexico’s Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: I.O.O.F. Hall (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Senator Randolph Collier (about 600 feet away); Hallie Daggett: Sophisticated Lady and Hardy Pioneer (approx. 0.3 miles away); Hudson Bay Trail (approx. 0.3 miles away);
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Also see . . . Siskiyou County, California. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on December 17, 2020, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 21, 2012
2. This land of ‘Siskiyou’... Marker
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 21, 2012
3. This land of ‘Siskiyou’... Marker
The corner of Diggle and Main Streets.
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 21, 2012
4. Knights of Pythias Lodge
This building, at 440 Main Street, is now used by the Etan City Clerk and the Police Department. A NDGW plaque honoring Siskiyou County pioneers is at the right corner.
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 21, 2012
5. Native Daughers of the Golden West Plaque
Dedicated
to the Memory of the
Pioneers of Siskiyou County
by
Eschscholtzia Parlor No 112
Native Daughters of the Golden West
April 24 1938
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6. Main Street, Etna
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 21, 2012
7. Masonic Lodge on Main Street
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 21, 2012
8. The Etna City Museum
The museum building was formerly a firehouse. A plaque at the base of the flag pole honors Eddy "Buddy" Buchner.
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 21, 2012
9. Edward “Buddy” Buchner Plaque
Edward “Buddy” Buchner
USAF SMSgt, (Ret) 1919-2006
& Scott Vallet Veterans
Rotary Club of Scott Valley
November 11, 2009
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10. Scott Valley Drug & Soda Fountain.
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, July 21, 2012
11. I.O.O.F. Hall on Collier Way
Credits. This page was last revised on December 17, 2020. It was originally submitted on July 29, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 848 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11. submitted on July 29, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
