Yreka in Siskiyou County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Site of Yreka Inn / Site of Dr. Daniel Ream Ranch
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, October 21, 2013
1. Site of Yreka Inn Marker
1925-1975
Stopping place for the “Rich and Famous”
mid-way between Portland, Oregon
and San Francisco
. Built in 1925 by L.L. Weaver
Purchased in 1947 by
George “Shorty” and Gertrude Russell Family
Dedicated October 11, 1997
The Russells
Timberline Community Bank
Site of Dr. Daniel Ream Ranch
Late 1880’s
Doctor Ream was very active in
fraternal and political activities.
He was a master mason as well as
Sheriff – Coroner and State Senator
. He will be most remembered for
traveling far and wide to aid
the sick and injured on his big white horse.
Siskiyou County Historical Society
E Clampus Vitus
Erected by The Russells, Timberline Community Bank, Siskiyou County Historical Society & E Clampus Vitus.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Notable Buildings • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list. A significant historical date for this entry is October 11, 1869.
Location. 41° 43.936′ N, 122°
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Riddle Building (within shouting distance of this marker); Nicholas T. Delean Building (within shouting distance of this marker); 200, 202 W. Miner St. (within shouting distance of this marker); The Greathouse/DeWitt Building (within shouting distance of this marker); I.O.O.F. Building (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); 204 W. Miner St. (about 300 feet away); Gas Works (about 300 feet away); Jennie B. Nichols Building (about 300 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Yreka.
Also see . . . The Yreka Inn 1925 (Sadly gone...) - Yreka History. The Yreka Inn had 102 rooms and was an "imposing" concrete structure. The Yreka Inn was located on the "Great Pacific Highway" (later known as Highway 99) midway between San Francisco and Portland in Yreka. (Submitted on November 13, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.)
Additional keywords. hotel
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, October 21, 2013
2. Site of Yreka Inn/Site of Dr. Daniel Ream Ranch Marker
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, October 21, 2013
3. Site of Yreka Inn/Site of Dr. Daniel Ream Ranch Marker
Photographed By Unknown, circa n/a
4. Yreka Inn
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 13, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 1,588 times since then and 40 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 13, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Al Wolf was the editor who published this page.
