Shasta Milestone - Shasta, CA
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linkys
N 40° 35.965 W 122° 29.451
10T E 543077 N 4494415
An old cut stone mile marker in Shasta state Historical Park.
Waymark Code: WMHV65
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 08/14/2013
Views: 6
In the days of the California gold rush and for a number of years afterward Shasta was the county seat of Shasta County, California. The road east from Shasta connected to Redding which was located six miles east. This old stone marker was moved to the State Park in order to preserve it for future generations to see.
Condition: Worn
Date placed: 01/01/1800
Material: Stone
Inscription:
SHASTA
3 M.
Name of road: Hwy 299
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