Near Trinity Center in Trinity County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

The Bowerman Barn

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, June 3, 2012

1. The Bowerman Barn Marker

Inscription. This barn was built by the Bowerman family in 1878 as part of their ranch operation. Much of the barn was handcrafted and it serves as a fine example of the skills of that time.

The Bowerman’s are an early pioneer family in Trinity County. Jacob Bowerman came to the area seeking gold in 1856 and stayed to become a rancher.

The ranch house was just across the road but it was destroyed by fire. This used to be the main road between Weaverville and Trinity Center. The ranch served as a stage stop for weary travelers.

Erected by Shasta – Trinity National Forests.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1878.

Location. 40° 53.999′ N, 122° 46.068′ W. Marker is near Trinity Center, California, in Trinity County. Marker is on Guy Covington Drive, 1.1 miles south of Trinity Lake Boulevard (California Highway 3), on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Trinity Center CA 96091, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 14 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Trinity Centre Then – Trinity Center Now. (approx. 6.7 miles away); “Jim Swett Field” (approx. 7.1 miles away); Turning Water into Gold (approx. 9.1

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miles away); Bucket Line Dredges (approx. 11.2 miles away); Jumper Sawmill (approx. 11.4 miles away); Carrville (approx. 11.9 miles away); Lewiston Hotel (approx. 13 miles away); Lewis’ Town/Lewiston (approx. 13½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Trinity Center.

Also see . . . Bowerman Barn. Bowerman Barn, built in 1878 by Jacob Bowerman, stands today as an outstanding example of a late 19th century hand-crafted structure. The barn (along with 155 acres of land surrounding it) was acquired by the Forest Service in 1974, and is on the National Register of Historic Places. (Submitted on June 11, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.)

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, June 3, 2012

2. The Bowerman Barn Marker

The Bowerman Barn image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, June 3, 2012

3. The Bowerman Barn

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, June 3, 2012

4. The Bowerman Barn

Animal Feed Stalls image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, June 3, 2012

5. Animal Feed Stalls

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 11, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 625 times since then and 23 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on June 11, 2012, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.