Historical Markers in Plumas County, California
Arthur W. Keddie
Baccala Ranch
Bear Dance
Beckwourth Pass
Beckwourth Trail - Beckwourth Pass
Beckwourth Trail - Beckwourth Valley
Beckwourth Trail - Head Waters of Feather River
Beckwourth Trail American Ranch
Beckwourth Trail Greenhorn Creek Canyon
Beckwourth Trail Grizzly Creek
Beckwourth Trail Haskins Valley
Beckwourth Trail New England Ranch
Beckwourth Trail Rich Valley
Beckwourth Trail The Road Forks
Belden
Benjamin W. Barnes
Bransford & McIntyre Store
Bransford & McIntyre Warehouse
Bucks Ranch Hotel and Store
Cedar Chalet Bakery
Central California Traction Company 24
Char's Beauty Salon
Chester Library
Chester Veterans Memorial Plaza
Cleve ORourke Memorial Stampmill
Coburn-Variel Home
Dave Stratford 1945 2001
"Dinky"
Eby Stamp Mill
Elizabethtown
Emigrant Trail
Emigrant Trail
Engelmine
Feather Publishing Co.
Feather River Highway
First Permanent Residence in Indian Valley
Forest Stationers
Frank D. Everts
Fuller & Buell
Gibsonville
Goodwin Law Office
Hamilton Dairy
Hope Lodge No. 234 F & AM
Humbug Valley
In Memory of the Lumberjack
Indian Valley Railroad
Jackson, Ross, Tefft and Dempsey Memorial
James P. Beckwourth
James P. Beckwourth Ranch and Trading Post
Jamison City, Eureka Mine and Mill, Johnstown
Jamison City, Eureka Mine and Mill, Johnstown
Jim Beckwourth Trading Post
John Conly & Co. Bankers
Johnsville Firehouse
La Porte
La Porte Quincy Wagon Road
La Portes Chinese Community
Lexington Ski Hill
Longboard Ski Races
Lotta Crabtree
Meadow Valley Historical Site
Mohawk Hotel and Tavern
Mt. Ingalls Lookout
Mt. Lassen Club
Oakland Camp
Old Lake House
Olde Towne Corner Store
P. Linthiouh
Pacific Crest Trail
Peter Lassen
Pioneer Ski Area of America
Plumas Club
Plumas County Honor Roll World War Two and Korea and Vietnam
Plumas County Veterans Memorial
Plumas Countys First School House
Plumas Lodge No. 60 F&AM
Port Wine
Pullman Company 8300
Rabbit Creek House
Railroad Rail
Rainbow Lodge
Reillys Saloon
Rich Bar
Round Lake Mine
Sacramento Northern Railway 712
Seneca
Sierra Valley History
Sincerity Lodge 132 F.&A.M.
Sloat Mill Site
Sloat Towne Hall
Soda Spring
Southern Pacific Railroad MW208
Spanish Creek Mines
Spanish Ranch
Spring Garden
Step Back In Time
Stump Ranch
Tasman Koyom
Taylorsville Cemetery
Taylorsville Veterans Memorial
Taylorville General Store
Thars Gold in Them Hills!
The Alturas Snowshoe Club
The Clough/Braden Home
The Union Hotel
Twenty Mile House
Union Pacific Railroad 6946
Vardanega Spring
Western Pacific 106 "Charles O. Sweetwood"
Western Pacific Railroad 428
Western Pacific Railroad 484
Western Pacific Railroad 501
Western Pacific Railroad 6424
Western Pacific Railroad 805-A
Western Pacific Railroad 925-C
Western Pacific Railroad History
Winter in the Sierra
World War Memorial
“Quick Silver Charley”
About Plumas County
Plumas County Timeline
Plumas County, located in northeastern California, has a rich history dating back thousands of years. The area was originally inhabited by Native American tribes, such as the Maidu and Mountain Maidu, who lived off the natural resources of the region. In the 1840s, European settlers arrived, with the first known settlement by James Beckwourth, an African American fur trapper, in 1851.
The discovery of gold in the 1850s brought an influx of settlers to Plumas County, resulting in the establishment of various mining towns, including Rich Bar, Rabbit Creek, and American Ranch. The period of gold mining was short-lived, and by the late 1860s, many mining operations had closed. However, the county continued to develop as agriculture took hold of the region, with farming, logging, and ranching becoming prominent industries.
Plumas County was officially established on March 18, 1854, and named after the Spanish word for "feathers" due to the abundance of feathers from the many bird species in the area. Quincy, the county seat, became a hub for trade and commerce. The county grew steadily throughout the late 19th and early 20th centuries, with the construction of transportation infrastructure, such as railroads and roads, connecting it to the outside world.
In the latter half of the 20th century, Plumas County experienced a shift towards a more tourism-centered economy. Its natural beauty, including lakes, forests, and national parks, attracted a growing number of visitors seeking outdoor activities like fishing, hiking, and wildlife exploration. Today, Plumas County remains a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, offering a blend of history, nature, and small-town charm.
The discovery of gold in the 1850s brought an influx of settlers to Plumas County, resulting in the establishment of various mining towns, including Rich Bar, Rabbit Creek, and American Ranch. The period of gold mining was short-lived, and by the late 1860s, many mining operations had closed. However, the county continued to develop as agriculture took hold of the region, with farming, logging, and ranching becoming prominent industries.
Plumas County was officially established on March 18, 1854, and named after the Spanish word for "feathers" due to the abundance of feathers from the many bird species in the area. Quincy, the county seat, became a hub for trade and commerce. The county grew steadily throughout the late 19th and early 20th centuries, with the construction of transportation infrastructure, such as railroads and roads, connecting it to the outside world.
In the latter half of the 20th century, Plumas County experienced a shift towards a more tourism-centered economy. Its natural beauty, including lakes, forests, and national parks, attracted a growing number of visitors seeking outdoor activities like fishing, hiking, and wildlife exploration. Today, Plumas County remains a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, offering a blend of history, nature, and small-town charm.
Plumas County Timeline
This timeline provides a condensed summary of the historical journey of Plumas County, California.
- 1844 - John C. Fremont explores the region
- 1850 - Plumas County is created as a county of California
- 1851 - Gold is discovered in the area, leading to a gold rush
- 1854 - Plumas County is divided into three separate counties: Plumas, Sierra, and Lassen
- 1875 - Lassen County is split from Plumas County
- 1895 - A devastating fire destroys nearly the entire town of Greenville
- 1942-1945 - The Beckwourth Internment Camp, housing Japanese-Americans during World War II, is located in the county
- 1984 - Plumas National Forest is established, protecting the county's natural resources
- 2018 - Plumas County celebrates its 168th anniversary