Near Montague in Siskiyou County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Tailholt
Little Shasta Post Office
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, October 20, 2013
1. Tailholt Marker
A small settlement started here in the 1880’s with two stores. A post office (established in 1888), saloon, blacksmith shop, slaughter-house, meat market, harness shop, race track, ball park and a few houses. Farther east was a grist mill. The post office was later moved one-half mile west to the Stephen Soule Ranch and operated until 1920.Erected 1984 by E Clampus Vitus, Humbug Chapter 73.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus, and the Postal Mail and Philately series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1920.
Location. 41° 43.594′ N, 122° 22.176′ W. Marker is near Montague, California, in Siskiyou County. Marker is at the intersection of Snowden Hovey Gulch Road and Ball Mountain Road on Snowden Hovey Gulch Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1 Snowden Hovey Gulch Road, Montague CA 96064, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 11 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Little Shasta Congregational Church (approx. 1˝ miles away); Yreka Trail - Splendid Roads (approx.
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More about this marker. This marker is located approximately 8 miles east of Montague.
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, October 20, 2013
2. Tailholt Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 31, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 578 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 31, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.
