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| Landmark #33 | Shasta County | Visited: May 11, 2012 | Plaque? YES! 🙂 |
| What is it? | A square plaque on someone’s front lawn! |
| What makes it historical? | THE GUIDE SAYS: This is the site of the famous Southern Hotel and Stage Station built by Simeon Fisher Southern. The original building, a log cabin, was built in 1859. During a half-century many noted people who made early California history were entertained in this hotel.
OTHER TIDBITS: Among the notable folks who stayed here were President and Mrs. Hayes, General William Tecumseh Sherman, Mr. and Mrs. Jay Gould, General Sheridan, and first San Franciscan sheriff, Jack Hays! Mr. Southern also had 100 acres of land around his hotel, where he raised hay, fruits, vegetables, and livestock! |
| How can I Help the Helpers? | HERE’S HOW:
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| Where is this place? | LISTED DIRECTIONS: On old Hwy 99 0.7 mi SW of Sims exit 6.9 mi S of Castella, CA 96017 ANNOTATIONS: From Los Angeles: ~584mi (940km) — 9.8hrs |
| When should I go? | Whenever the mood strikes you! |