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| Landmark #799-3 | Yuba County | Visited: July 9, 2016 | Plaque? YES! 🙂 |
| What is it? | A plaque just outside of Wheatland! |
| What makes it historical? | THE GUIDE SAYS: Over a hundred years ago, this trail resounded to creaking wheels of pioneer wagons and the cries of hardy travelers on their way to the gold fields. It is estimated that over thirty thousand people used this trail in 1849. About a mile and a quarter east of this site is Johnson’s Crossing, the last stop on the Overland Emigrant Trail and first settlement west of the Sierra. It was used by pioneers, miners, trappers, herdsmen, and adventurers, rescuers of the Donner Party assembled here to begin their mission on February 5, 1847.
OTHER TIDBITS: That pretty well sums it up! |
| How can I Help the Helpers? | HERE’S HOW:
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| Where is this place? | LISTED DIRECTIONS: On Spenceville Rd, 3.9 mi E of State Hwy 65 Wheatland, CA 95692 ANNOTATIONS: From Los Angeles: ~422mi (680km) — 7.1hrs |
| When should I go? | Whenever the mood strikes you! |