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

Pioneer Saloon

 
 
Pioneer Saloon Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 18, 2015
1. Pioneer Saloon Marker
Inscription. A saloon has been on this site since 1862. Originally known as the Humboldt Exchange, in 1863 the name was changed to the Pioneer. This bar is the oldest established business in northeastern California.
 
Erected 1984 by E Clampus Vitus, Never Sweats Chapter #1863.
 
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: EntertainmentIndustry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1862.
 
Location. 40° 25.101′ N, 120° 39.659′ W. Marker is in Susanville, California, in Lassen County. It is on Main Street near South Gay Street, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 724 Main 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
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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: The Grand Cafe (a few steps from this marker); Oakes & Philbrook Furniture Store (within shouting distance of this marker); Lassen County Courthouse (approx. 0.2 miles away); Larry Griffith (approx. 0.2 miles away); Roop's Fort (approx. 0.2 miles away); Nobles Trail - Rooptown (approx. 0.2 miles away); Lassen Lodge No. 149 F.&A.M (approx. Ό mile away); Noble Emigrant Trail (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Susanville.
 
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Pioneer Saloon Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed by Barry Swackhamer, August 18, 2015
2. Pioneer Saloon Marker
The marker is to the left of the entrance, below the Pioneer sign.
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on August 28, 2015, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 1,482 times since then and 109 times this year. Photos:   1, 2. submitted on August 28, 2015, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.
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Jul. 6, 2026