The Pacific Lumber Company - Scotia, California
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A history sign on the Scotia Museum grounds in Scotia, California.
Waymark Code: WMJX2M
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 01/09/2014
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THE PACIFIC LUMBER COMPANY
Established 1869 in Humboldt County
Their first sawmill was built in 1887 at their current location, and employed 150 men to turn the giant Redwoods into shingles and other lumber products.
Originally named Forestville, the town name was changed to Scotia in 1888. Scotia is one of the last company-owned towns. With a population of 1200, almost everyone works for the Pacific Lumber Co. Today there are two sawmills in Scotia, including Mill B, the world’s largest Redwood lumber manufacturing facility, built in 1910. The Pacific Lumber Company is Humboldt County’s largest private employer, providing jobs for nearly 1600 people. Dedicated to preserving a heritage, producing high quality Redwood and Douglas fir lumber products and continuing that tradition for the future.
Dedicated by Grand Parlor
Native Sons of the Golden West
Jesse M. Garcia Grand President
February 14, 1998
Group that erected the marker: Native Sons of the Golden West
Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
122 Main Street
Scotia, California USA
95565
URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: Not listed
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