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| Landmark #565 | Lassen County | Visited: Sept. 26, 2014 | Plaque? YES! 🙂 |
| What is it? | The grave of Peter Lassen, the trail guide and pioneer who led folks to the California gold fields! |
| What makes it historical? | THE GUIDE SAYS: In memory of Peter Lassen, the pioneer who was killed by the Indians April 27, 1859, at 66 years of age.
OTHER TIDBITS: Peter Lassen was an explorer and prospector who came to California and fell in love! He became a Mexican citizen and set up two important ranches, like Bosuejo, where he brought emigrants from Missouri, and Lassen Ranch (Benton City) where Colonel Frémont and his troops in 1846! He eventually sold these holdings and moved to the Honey Lake Valley to prospect. His prospecting ultimately led him to the Black Rock Desert looking for silver. Here, he died under mysterious circumstances. The cause is generally attributed to Native Americans, but he was notably friendly with many tribes. We may never know for sure! This grave marker sits under the ponderosa pine where he camped the first night in the Honey Lake Valley! |
| How can I Help the Helpers? | HERE’S HOW:
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| Where is this place? | LISTED DIRECTIONS: 2550 Wingfield Rd via Richmond Rd 5 mi SE of Susanville, CA 96130 ANNOTATIONS: From Los Angeles: ~552mi (889km) — 9.2hrs |
| When should I go? | Whenever the mood strikes you! |
