Hornbrook in Siskiyou County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Cottonwood
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, October 21, 2013
1. Cottonwood Marker
Cottonwood
1854 – 1887
Changed to Henley 1861
Early gold mining town
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Roads & Vehicles • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1854.
Location. 41° 54.355′ N, 122° 33.788′ W. Marker is in Hornbrook, California, in Siskiyou County. Marker is on Oregon Road, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 15009 Oregon Road, Hornbrook CA 96044, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Bradford Ripley Alden (approx. 0.3 miles away); Cottonwood Basin (approx. 0.3 miles away); Founding of the American Legion (approx. half a mile away); Klamathon (approx. 2.8 miles away); All Roads Lead to Ager Stage and Freight Stop (approx. 5.9 miles away); Pioneer Stage Drivers (approx. 6.9 miles away); Hilt, CA (approx. 6.9 miles away); Hilt War Memorial (approx. 6.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hornbrook.
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Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, October 21, 2013
2. Cottonwood Marker
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, October 21, 2013
3. "California Oregon Stage Road, 1851-1886" plaque
This plaque is opposite the Cottonwood maker.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 14, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 469 times since then and 51 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 14, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Al Wolf was the editor who published this page.
