Near McCloud in Siskiyou County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Bartle’s Camp – 1856

Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, October 19, 2013

1. Bartle’s Camp – 1856 Marker

Inscription. Was a stage stop on first wagon road into Siskiyou County. The road known as Military Pass Road (circling Mt. Shasta to the east & north) was a link between Fort Crook and Fort Jones with the railroad advancing as far as Bartle. The town consisted of two hotels, train station, blacksmith shop, saloon, sporting house and had its own newspaper for several years. Changing times & modes of transportation eventually caused the demise of this small but important town of Bartle.

Erected 1983 by E Clampus Vitus, Humbug Chapter 73.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Roads & Vehicles • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the E Clampus Vitus series list.

Location. 41° 15.41′ N, 121° 50.06′ W. Marker is near McCloud, California, in Siskiyou County. Marker is on California Route 89, on the right when traveling east. This marker is approximately 17 miles east of McCloud. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: McCloud CA 96057, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, October 19, 2013

2. Bartle’s Camp – 1856 Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on October 31, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 605 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 31, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.