Roop's Fort
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member heringermr
N 40° 25.121 W 120° 39.432
10T E 698762 N 4476864
Quick Description: California Historical Landmark #76
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 7/29/2008 9:02:06 AM
Waymark Code: WM4ACE
Published By: Groundspeak Charter Member Marky
Views: 32
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Long Description:
Built in July 1854 by Isaac N. Roop, Roop House was a stopping place for emigrant trains. It was the locale of the 'sagebrush war' fought in 1863 between the citizens of Plumas County and Lassen County.

Marker Number: 76.00

Marker Name: ROOP'S FORT

County: Lassen

Has Official CA Plaque: no

Marker Dedication Date: 7/1/1854

Location:
Memorial Park, N Weatherlow at Nevada St, Susanville

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