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| Landmark #76 | Lassen County | Visited: Sept. 26, 2014 | Plaque? YES! 🙂 |
| What is it? | Two of the remaining structures of Roop’s Fort, also known as Fort Defiance! |
| What makes it historical? | THE GUIDE SAYS: Built in July 1854 by Isaac N. Roop, Roop House was a stopping place for emigrant trains. It was the locale of the “Sagebrush War” fought in 1863 between the citizens of Plumas County and Lassen County.
OTHER TIDBITS: This town was originally called “Roopville,” but Mr. Roop decided to name it Susanville instead, after his daughter! It was on the streets of Susanville, near this fort that Mr. Roop had built against Native American attacks that the “Sagebrush War” took place! Peter Lassen and Isaac Roop had set up the Nataqua Territory and Roop County, which spilled from Nevada into an area of California called Honey Lake. A two-day land dispute erupted between the residents of Plumas County, California and Roop County, Nevada over this area, which led to portions of Shasta and Plumas Counties being divided into Lassen County and the boundaries of California and Nevada firmly drawn! This landmark is also listed on the National Register of Historic Places! |
| How can I Help the Helpers? | HERE’S HOW:
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| Where is this place? | LISTED DIRECTIONS: Memorial Park N Weatherlow at Nevada St Susanville, CA 96130 ANNOTATIONS: From Los Angeles: ~568mi (915km) — 9.5hrs |
| When should I go? | In summer, the fort is open from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday and from 11:00 AM until 3:00 PM on Saturday! In winter, it’s open Tuesday through Thursday, and Saturday, from 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM! |
