Yreka Trail - Quite a Stream - California
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Yreka Trail history marker near Macdoel, CA.
Waymark Code: WMJAA9
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 10/18/2013
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The Yreka Trail extended from Fort Bidwell, CA to Yreka, CA. The trail marker is located about five miles south of Macloed, CA along the Old State Highway road.
Text of Marker:
Yreka Trail - Quite a Stream
“Made a drive of 20 miles, and campt on what is called Butte Creek, quite a stream, several hunters came into camp ... with ... game; ... meat is just delicious when a man is really hungry.” James S. Cowden, Oct 8, 1853.
Group that erected the marker: Trails West Inc. http://emigranttrailswest.org/
URL of a web site with more information about the history mentioned on the sign: [Web Link]
Address of where the marker is located. Approximate if necessary:
About five miles south of Macloed, CA on Old State Highway
Macdoel, CAlifornia USA
96058
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