Yreka in Siskiyou County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Colton’s Block
(Colton/Lauer/Wetzel Building)
— 225, 227, 229 W. Miner St. —
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, October 22, 2013
1. Colton’s Block Marker
Inscription.
Colton’s Block. (Colton/Lauer/Wetzel Building). David D. Colton arrived in Yreka in 1851, mined for a time, established the Mountain News Herald, and at age 21 became the second Siskiyou County sheriff. His original 1853 hewed-log house on this site was replaced the same year by a brick structure known as the D.D. Colton Building. Although considerably altered in front, it stands today having survived the 1871 fire. E. Laurer (sic) and A. Wetzel were subsequent owners who operated clothing and general merchandise stores at different times. While under the ownership of Lauer, the second floor was occupied by the Union Printing Company, the new name for Colton’s newspaper.
David D. Colton arrived in Yreka in 1851, mined for a time, established the Mountain News Herald, and at age 21 became the second Siskiyou County sheriff. His original 1853 hewed-log house on this site was replaced the same year by a brick structure known as the D.D. Colton Building. Although considerably altered in front, it stands today having survived the 1871 fire. E. Laurer (sic) and A. Wetzel were subsequent owners who operated clothing and general merchandise stores at different times. While under the ownership of Lauer, the second floor was occupied by the Union Printing Company, the new name for Colton’s newspaper.
Erected by City of Yreka.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1851.
Location. 41° 43.91′ N, 122° 38.23′ W. Marker is in Yreka, California, in Siskiyou County. Marker is on West Miner Street, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 227 West Miner Street, Yreka CA 96097, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, October 21, 2013
2. Colton’s Block Marker
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, October 21, 2013
3. Highway Patrol Memorial plaque
Dedicated March 10, 1937
By Siskiyou County Squad
Lester – Steven
Dedicated by the
California
Highway Patrol
In Memory of
Steven S. Kent
Lester Quigley
Killed
In Line of Duty
March, 10, 1933
This memorial is located on the side of the building located on the corner of West Miner and 4th Street.
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, October 21, 2013
4. Highway Patrol Memorial plaque
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on November 11, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 479 times since then and 27 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on November 11, 2013, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.