The Origin of the Park - Truckee, CA
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saopaulo1
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A plaque inside the visitors center at Donner Memorial State Park.
Waymark Code: WM11ZE8
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 01/15/2020
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"Joseph Marzen sold one acre of land east of Donner Lake to Charles F McGlashan for the purpose of erecting a monument to the Donner Party. McGlashan then sold the land to the Native Sons of the Golden West (NSGW) for $1.00 in August 1909. At the center of the acre, according to McGlashan, was the site of the Breen Cabin, where the monument would be situated. On June 6, 1918, the NSGW dedicated the completed Pioneer Memorial. California Governor William D Stephens signed legislation acquiring "Donner Monuments and lands contiguous thereto" on May 23, 1928, the Guard Parlor of Native Sons of the Golden West conveyed 11 acres of land to the people pf the state of California. The deed for the parcel adjacent to the Lincoln Highway included on provision: "The tract of land above described shall be known and designated as the Donner State Monument and shall be a memorial to the California Pioneers of the Overland Trail."
Group that erected the marker: NSGW
Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
12593 Donner Pass Rd
Truckee, CA USA
URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: Not listed
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