Oroville in Butte County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

County Community Well

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, June 8, 2013

1. County Community Well Marker

Inscription. 1856

Renovated Oroville Rotary

1980

(Seal of the American Revolution Bicentennial 1776-1976)

Erected 1980 by Oroville Rotary.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Natural Resources. In addition, it is included in the Rotary International, and the The Spirit of ’76, America’s Bicentennial Celebration series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1856.

Location. 39° 30.739′ N, 121° 33.375′ W. Marker is in Oroville, California, in Butte County. It can be reached from the intersection of Bird Street and Huntoon Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1801 Bird Street, Oroville CA 95965, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Sacramento Valley

and specifically in the Central Valley.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast.

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 walking distance of this marker: Butte County Courthouse Bricks (here, next to this marker); Liberty Pole (here, next to this marker); Butte County Court House at Oroville (within shouting distance of this marker); Gray Nurse Hardware (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Gardella-Reece Building (about 300 feet away); Oroville State Theatre (about 500 feet away); Edison Building (about 500 feet away); First Liberty Pole In The West (about 600 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Oroville.

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this marker. This marker is located in Bicentennial Park, behind the former Butte County Courthouse, now the Butte County Department of Education building.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, June 8, 2013

2. County Community Well Marker

The marker is on the cement pad toward the front.

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 10, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 1,108 times since then and 37 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 10, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.