Overland Emigrant Trail - Wheatland, CA
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fresgo
N 39° 02.378 W 121° 23.102
10S E 639768 N 4322415
On the road to Beale Air Force Base.
Waymark Code: WM3WGP
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 05/26/2008
Views: 90
The plaque reads
Approximately 1¼ miles east of this site is the historic Johnson Crossing. This was the first settlement reached west of the Sierra and the last stop on the Overland Emigrant Trail. Used as a camping spot for the pioneers, departure spot for miners and a sojourning place for trappers, herdsmen, and adventurers. The rescue party for the Donner Party was organized and departed from this crossing February 5, 1847.
California Registered Historical Landmark 799-3
Placed by the California Department of Parks and Recreation in cooperation with the Yuba County Historical Society. October 23, 1876
Marker Number: 799.00
Marker Name: Overland Emigrant Trail
County: Yuba
Has Official CA Plaque: yes
Marker Dedication Date: 10/23/1976
Location:
as stated on the OHP site this marker is third in a series and is addressed at Grass Valley. This is actually located near 2694 Spenceville Road outside Wheatland, CA.
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