Camptonville in Yuba County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Oregon Creek Covered Bridge

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, May 8, 2010

1. Oregon Creek Covered Bridge Marker

Inscription. Built in 1860, the Oregon Creek Covered Bridge was floated from its foundations by the flood waters from the breaking of English Dam in 1883. It was restored to place by using ox teams and log rollers, but turned end for end in the process.

Erected by Native Daughters of the Golden West, Columbia Parlor No. 70.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Bridges & Viaducts. In addition, it is included in the Covered Bridges, and the Native Sons/Daughters of the Golden West series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1860.

Location. 39° 23.813′ N, 121° 4.957′ W. Marker is in Camptonville, California, in Yuba County. It is on Alleghany Ridge Road. Heading north on Highway 49 from North San Juan take the road that bears right after the "Oregon Creek Day Use Area" sign. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Camptonville CA 95922, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in California’s Sacramento Metro,

in Sacramento Valley,

and specifically in the Central Valley.

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 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Marysville to Virginia City in 32 Hours (here, next to this marker); Henness Pass Road – Freeman’s Crossing (approx. 0.6 miles away); North San Juan United Methodist Church (approx. 2.1 miles away); North San Juan Fire Department (approx. 2.2 miles away);

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Wells Fargo & Company / North San Juan (approx. 2.2 miles away); Old North San Juan School (approx. 2.4 miles away); Henness Pass Road – Wisconsin House (approx. 2½ miles away); Bullards Bar Dam and Reservoir (approx. 2.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Camptonville.

Also see . . .
1. Oregon Creek Bridge. This website includes a picture of the Oregon Creek Covered Bridge marker from a distance. (Submitted on November 28, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.)

2. Oregon Creek Covered Bridge. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on January 8, 2021, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

Oregon Creek Covered Bridge image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, May 8, 2010

2. Oregon Creek Covered Bridge

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, May 8, 2010

3. Oregon Creek Covered Bridge

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, May 8, 2010

4. Oregon Creek Covered Bridge

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, May 8, 2010

5. Oregon Creek Covered Bridge

Oregon Creek Covered Bridge Vintage Postcard image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Eastman Studio, Marysville, Ca.

6. Oregon Creek Covered Bridge Vintage Postcard

Credits. This page was last revised on January 8, 2021. It was originally submitted on November 28, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 1,126 times since then and 23 times this year. Last updated on June 14, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on November 28, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. 6. submitted on February 5, 2013. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.