Clear Creek!

Clear Creek
Landmark #78 Shasta County Visited: May 11, 2012 Plaque?  YES! 🙂
What is it? A plaque at the entrance of the Win-River Casino!
What makes it historical? THE GUIDE SAYS: Five miles up the creek, at Reading’s Bar, is the site of the discovery of gold by Major Pierson B. Reading and his Indian laborers in 1848.

OTHER TIDBITS: That pretty well sums it up!

How can I Help the Helpers? HERE’S HOW:

  • Volunteer with the Shasta Historical Society!
  • Donate to the Shasta Historical Society!
  • Be a responsible visitor! Please respect the signs and pathways, and treat all structures and artifacts with respect. They’ve endured a lot to survive into the present. They’ll need our help to make it into the future!
Where is this place? LISTED DIRECTIONS:
Old Hwy 99 and Canyon Rd
S Redding, CA 90061

ANNOTATIONS:
The plaque is at the intersection of Redding Rancheria Road and Canyon Road! The site is directly across Market Street!

From Los Angeles: ~539mi (868km) — 9hrs
From Sacramento: ~156mi (252km) — 2.6hrs
From San Diego: ~659mi (1061km) — 11hrs
From San Francisco: ~212mi (342km) — 3.6hrs

When should I go? Whenever the mood strikes you!

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