Bassetts in Sierra County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Site of Howard Ranch and Inn 1865

Photographed By Karen Key, August 8, 2009

1. Site of Howard Ranch and Inn 1865 Marker

Inscription. The Log Cabin Inn was rebuilt and renamed, Bassett House, by Mary and Jacob H. Bassett in 1871. This stopover was used by stage and freight teams between Truckee, Sierraville, Gold Lake, and Downieville until 1906. No wayfarer ever went away hungry from the Bassett House.

Dedicated October 14, 1970 by Naomi Parlor No. 36 and Auburn Parlor No. 233 Native Daughters of the Golden West

Erected 1970 by Native Daughters of the Golden West.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Industry & Commerce • Roads & Vehicles • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Native Sons/Daughters of the Golden West series list. A significant historical date for this entry is October 14, 1913.

Location. 39° 37.017′ N, 120° 35.483′ W. Marker is in Bassetts, California, in Sierra County. Marker is at the intersection of Highway 49 and Gold Lake Highway, on the left when traveling north on Highway 49. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Calpine CA 96124, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 12 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Memorial (approx. 3½ miles away); Busch & Heringlake Building (approx. 4.2 miles away); Miner’s Hotel (approx. 4.3 miles away); Here Today – Gone Tomorrow

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(approx. 5.2 miles away); Crossing the Summit - Weather or Not (approx. 5.4 miles away); Emigrant Trail (approx. 11.2 miles away); Pioneer Ski Area of America (approx. 11.2 miles away); Thar’s Gold in Them Hills! (approx. 11.3 miles away).

Photographed By Karen Key, August 8, 2009

2. Site of Howard Ranch and Inn 1865 Marker

Photographed By Karen Key, August 8, 2009

3. Site of Howard Ranch and Inn 1865 Marker

Sign at the Entrance to Bassett Station image. Click for full size.

October 14, 2012

4. Sign at the Entrance to Bassett Station

Credits. This page was last revised on November 8, 2019. It was originally submitted on August 24, 2009, by Karen Key of Sacramento, California. This page has been viewed 957 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on August 24, 2009, by Karen Key of Sacramento, California. 4. submitted on November 15, 2012.