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Scott Bar in Siskiyou County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
 

Scott Bar

 
 
Scott Bar Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 21, 2015
1. Scott Bar Marker
Inscription.
This monument overlooking the spot where gold was first discovered in Siskiyou County in the summer of 1850 is dedicated to the memory of
John Scott

 
Erected 1941 by Sons and Daughters of the Pioneers of Scott Bar.
 
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1850.
 
Location. 41° 44.694′ N, 123° 0.342′ W. Marker is in Scott Bar, California, in Siskiyou County. Marker is on Scott River Road near Mill Creek Road, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 27534 Scott River Road, Scott Bar CA 96085, United States of America. Touch for directions.
 
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 13 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Boulder Piles in Sara Totten Campground (approx. 3.8 miles away); Gus Meamber Pack Train Trail (approx. 7.3 miles away); Meamber School (approx. 8.2 miles away); John F. Williams Memorial Bridge (approx. 8.7 miles away); Fort Jones (approx. 12.8 miles away); “Fort Jones House” (approx. 12.8 miles away); Fort Jones War Memorial (approx. 12.8 miles away); World Wars Memorial (approx. 12.8 miles away).
 
More about this marker. This marker is located opposite the Scott Bar
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School House.
 
Additional keywords. California Gold Rush
 
Scott Bar Marker image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 21, 2015
2. Scott Bar Marker
Town site of Scott Bar, 1850-1930 image. Click for full size.
Photographed By Barry Swackhamer, August 21, 2015
3. Town site of Scott Bar, 1850-1930
 
 
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on September 26, 2015, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 419 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos:   1, 2, 3. submitted on September 26, 2015, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.

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