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| Landmark #15 | Modoc County | Visited: March 11, 2016 | Plaque? NO. 🙁 |
| What is it? | There’s a plaque base by the side of the road but no plaque! |
| What makes it historical? | THE GUIDE SAYS: The first road from Cedarville to Alturas followed the course of the present highway over Warner Mountains from Surprise Valley. It was named in honor of John H. Bonner, who was instrumental in securing the construction of the road over Bonner Grade in 1869.
OTHER TIDBITS: This was an important route for passenger stage lines and freight wagons on their way to Yreka! |
| How can I Help the Helpers? | HERE’S HOW:
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| Where is this place? | LISTED DIRECTIONS: Cedar Pass State Hwy 299 (P.M. 51.3) 6.2 mi W of Cedarville, CA 96104 ANNOTATIONS: From Los Angeles: ~656mi (1056km) — 11hrs |
| When should I go? | You can go when you like, but it’s less scary when it’s not snowing! |
