Susanville in Lassen County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Lassen Lodge No. 149 F.&A.M

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 18, 2015

1. Lassen Lodge No. 149 F.&A.M Marker

Inscription. Commemorating the centennial of Lassen Lodge No. 149 F.&A.M., March 21, 1961 and in memory of Isaac N. Roop, ardent Free Mason, founder of Susanville, first Governor of the provisional Territory of Nevada, civic leader and friend of Man, and John S. Ward, first Master of Lassen Lodge, who was wounded in this place during the "Sagebrush War."

Erected 1961 by Grand Lodge F.&A.M. of California.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Fraternal or Sororal Organizations. A significant historical date for this entry is March 21, 1861.

Location. 40° 25.118′ N, 120° 39.406′ W. Marker is in Susanville, California, in Lassen County. It is on North Weatherlow Street near Nevada Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 75 North Weatherlow Street, Susanville CA 96130, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is on California’s Modoc Plateau

and in the Shasta Cascade.

It is also in the American Mountain West.

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: Nobles Trail - Rooptown (within shouting distance of this marker); Roop's Fort (within shouting distance of this marker); Noble Emigrant Trail (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Susanville Veterans Memorial Building (about 700 feet away); Oakes & Philbrook Furniture Store (approx. 0.2 miles away); The Grand Cafe

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); Pioneer Saloon (approx. ¼ mile away); Lassen County Courthouse (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Susanville.

More about this marker. This marker is in Memorial Park next to the Lassen County Historical Museum.

Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 18, 2015

2. Lassen Lodge No. 149 F.&A.M Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 27, 2015, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 641 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 27, 2015, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.