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<h2>#0313 Hooker Oak</h2>
<h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Site information:</span></h4>
Hooker Oak Park, Manzanita Ave between Vallombrosa and Hooker Oak Ave, Chico<br /><br />Nothing remains of this site. <br /><br /><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/39%C2%B045'34.9%22N+121%C2%B047'52.9%22W/@39.7596847,-121.7989535,402m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x0!8m2!3d39.759683!4d-121.798033?hl=en&authuser=0">39.759683, -121.798033</a>
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<h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Plaque information:</span></h4>
Private plaques
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<h4>Plaque text:</h4>
Hooker Oak<br /><br />The massive and majestic Hooker Oak, which occupied this site, was named in honor of renowned British Botanist Sir Joseph Dalton Hooker. The Hooker Oak was acclaimed to be the largest Valley Oak in the world before it fell on May 1, 1977.<br /><br />Age 326 Years<br />Height 105 Feet<br />Perimeter 481 Feet<br />Longest Limb 112 Feet<br />Trunk Circumference 28 Feet<br />Area Under The Tree 18,000 Sq. Feet<br /><br />Preservation of the Hooker Oak Tree Stump, the Children’s Play Area and the Bidwell Park Guide Map are in memory of<br /><br />Elmer Brouillard<br />1953 ̶ Chico Fire Chief ̶ 1977<br />1986-1987 Chico Rotary Club Project<br />
<h4>Second plaque text:</h4>
Hooker Oak<br /><br />Named in 1887 by Annie E. K. Bidwell in honor of Sir Joseph Hooker<b><b><br /><br /></b></b>Presented by the Chico Horticultural Society
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<h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">OHP description:</span></h4>
In 1887 Annie E. K. Bidwell named this huge oak after English botanist Sir Joseph Hooker. When it fell during a windstorm in 1977, it was estimated to be over a thousand years old - it was nearly a hundred feet tall and 29 feet in circumference eight feet from the ground. The largest branch measured 111 feet from trunk to tip - circumference of outside branches was nearly five hundred feet.
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Registered 7/12/1939
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<h2>#0314 Old Suspension Bridge</h2>
<h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Site information:</span></h4>
Lake Oroville State Recreation Area, end of Bidwell Canyon Rd, far end of parking lot, Oroville<br /><br />Site and plaque in recreation area, access limited by hours of operation. Fee may be required.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/39%C2%B032'14.7%22N+121%C2%B027'17.7%22W/@39.537429,-121.454906,995m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0?hl=en">39.537429,-121.454906</a>
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<h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Plaque information</span>:</h4>
Multiple private plaques
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<h4>Plaque text:</h4>
To commemorate the Mother Orange Tree of Butte County, planted at this spot by Judge Joseph Lewis in 1856.<br /><br />The Bidwell Bar Bridge<br />First suspension bridge of California, transported from New York via Cape Horn 1853. Completed 1856.<br /><br />Dedicated to The Pioneers of California by the Board of Supervisors of Butte County Gold of Ophir Parlor No. 190 N.D.G.W., Argonaut Parlor No. 8 N.S.G.W. Nov. 27, 1926<br />
<h4>Plaque text:</h4>
Bidwell Bar Bridge and Tollhouse<br /><br />Originally constructed on a site one and a half miles northeast of this location in 1856<br /><br />Rededicated on July 30, 1977 on this Kelly Ridge site<br />to avoid inundation by the waters of Oroville Reservoir<br /><br />State of California - Edmund G. Brown Jr., Governor<br />Resources Agency – Claire T. Dedrick, Secretary<br />Department of Parks and Recreation – Herbert Rhodes, Director<br />Department of Water Resources – Ronald B. Robie, Director<br />
<h4>Plaque text:</h4>
1956 marks 1st centennial of Bidwell Bar Suspension Bridge and planting of Mother Orange Tree of California<br /><br />Dedicated by Argonaut Parlor No. 8, Native Sons of the Golden West & Gold of Ophir Parlor No. 190, Native Daughters of the Golden West May 19, 1956
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Registered 7/12/1939
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<h2>#0329 Rancho Chico and Bidwell Adobe</h2>
<h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Site information:</span></h4>
Bidwell Mansion State Historic Park, 525 The Esplanade, Chico<br /><br /><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/39%C2%B043'57.1%22N+121%C2%B050'37.4%22W/@39.7325352,-121.8443615,284m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x0!8m2!3d39.732534!4d-121.84371?hl=en&authuser=0">39.732534, -121.843710</a>
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<h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Plaque information:</span></h4>
State plaque
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<h4>Plaque text:</h4>
Rancho Del Arroyo Chico<br /><br />A vast expanse covering 26,000 acres, Rancho Chico was purchased in 1849-50 by John Bidwell. In 1865 he began construction of the mansion nearby, which in time became the social and cultural center of the upper Sacramento Valley. It was through his advancement of agriculture, however, that Bidwell made his greatest contribution. The introduction here of plants from all over the world opened the door to California’s present agricultural treasure house.<br /><br />Plaque placed by the California State Park Commission in cooperation with the Historical Groups of Butte County. May 7, 1966
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Registered 8/8/1939
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<h2>#0330 Bidwell's Bar</h2>
<h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Site information:</span></h4>
Lake Oroville State Recreation Area, end of Bidwell Canyon Rd, far end of parking lot, Oroville<br /><br />Site and plaque in recreation area, access limited by hours of operation. Fee may be required.<br /><br />The plaque says the site was 120 yards west of marker, but a second marker says the original marker site was 1 mile NE from this point. Likely near the site of the current Bidwell Bar Bridge. So the landmark site is in the middle of the lake, meaning nothing remains today.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/39%C2%B032'15.0%22N+121%C2%B027'17.8%22W/@39.537504,-121.454953,995m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0?hl=en">39.537504,-121.454953</a>
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<h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Plaque information:</span></h4>
Private plaque<br />
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<h4>Plaque text:</h4>
Erected by Argonaut Parlor No. 8. Native Sons of the Golden West and Butte County Board of Supervisors to designate the site of the second county seat of Butte County<br /><br />Bidwell's Bar<br />1853 – 1856<br /><br />Site of the Court House was 120 yds. west<br />of this point. Marked by small monument.
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Registered 8/8/1939
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<h2>#0770 Chinese Temple</h2>
<h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Site information:</span></h4>
1500 Broderick St, Oroville<br /><br /><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/39%C2%B030'49.1%22N+121%C2%B033'42.1%22W/@39.513654,-121.561704,996m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0?hl=en">39.513654,-121.561704</a>
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<h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Plaque information:</span></h4>
State plaque
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<h4>Plaque text:</h4>
Chinese Temple<br /><br />Dedicated in the spring of 1863, this building served as a temple of worship for 10,000 Chinese then living here. Funds for its erection and furnishings were provided by the Emperor and Empress of China and local Chinese labor built the structure. The building was deeded to the City of Oroville in 1935 by the Chinese residents.<br /><br />Plaque placed by the California State Park Commission in cooperation with the Oroville Woman’s Community Club. June 20, 1962.
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Registered 1/31/1962
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<h2>#0771 Dogtown Nugget Discovery Site</h2>
<h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Site information:</span></h4>
Skyway Rd, 0.3 mi N of intersection with Pentz Rd, Magalia<br /><br />The Feather River canyon is in the distance from this viewpoint. Where Willard Gulch is/was specifically, I don't know.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/39%C2%B048'14.7%22N+121%C2%B034'42.8%22W/@39.804077,-121.5791132,239m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x0!8m2!3d39.804076!4d-121.578566?hl=en&authuser=0">39.804076, -121.578566</a>
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<h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Plaque information:</span></h4>
Private plaque
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<h4>Plaque text:</h4>
The Dogtown Nugget<br /><br />This marker symbolizes the discovery of the first large gold nugget in California. It was found across this canyon in Willard Gulch April 12, 1859. Weight 54 pounds.<br /><br />Placed by Centennial Parlor No. 295, N.D.G.W. June 12, 1955
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Registered 1/31/1962
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Butte County
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<h2>#0807 Oregon City</h2>
<h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Site information:</span></h4>
At intersection of Oregon Gulch Rd and Oregon City Trail<br /><br /><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/39%C2%B035'33.0%22N+121%C2%B031'43.9%22W/@39.592512,-121.528847,995m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0?hl=en">39.592512,-121.528847</a>
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<h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Plaque information:</span></h4>
State plaque
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<h4>Plaque text:</h4>
Oregon City<br /><br />Entering California over the Applegate and Lassen trails, a party of Oregonians, captained by Peter H. Burnett, arrived here in autumn of 1848 to establish the town of Oregon City. Burnett, little more than a year later, became the first civil governor of California. Oregon City, for a time, continued to prosper as a gold mining and supply center and then declined into virtual oblivion.<br /><br />Plaque placed by the California State Park Commission in cooperation with the California Heritage Council, Butte County Historical Society, Schoolmates Club and Mr. James Lenhoff. May 8, 1966.
Registered 6/28/1965
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Butte County
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<h2>#0809 Discovery Site of the Last Yahi Indian</h2>
<h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Site information:</span></h4>
2547 Oroville-Quincy Hwy at Oak Ave, Oroville<br /><br />Nothing historical remains at this site, as far as I know.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/39%C2%B030'43.1%22N+121%C2%B031'17.3%22W/@39.511977,-121.52148,996m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0?hl=en">39.511977,-121.52148</a>
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<h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Plaque information:</span></h4>
State plaque
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<h4>Plaque text:</h4>
The Last Yahi Indian<br /><br />For thousands of years the Yahi Indians roamed the foothills between Mt. Lassen and the Sacramento Valley. Settlement of this region by the white man brought death to the Yahi by gun, by disease, and by hunger. By the turn of the century only a few remained. Ishi, the last known survivor of these people, was discovered at this site in 1911. His death in 1916 brought an end to stone age California.<br /><br />Plaque placed by the California State Park Commission in cooperation with the N.S.G.W. Argonaut No.8 and N.D.G.W. Ophir No.190, January 29, 1966.
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<h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">OHP description:</span></h4>
Ishi, a Yahi Yana Indian, was the last of his people. Prior to European contact, the Yana population numbered approximately 3,000. In 1865 Ishi and his family were the victims of the Three Knolls Massacre, from which approximately 30 Yahi survived. The remaining Yahi escaped but were forced into hiding after cattlemen killed about half of the survivors. Eventually all of Ishi's companions died, and he was discovered by a group of butchers in their corral at Oroville, August 29, 1911. Alfred L. Kroeber and T. T. Waterman, anthropologists at the University of California, Berkeley, brought Ishi to San Francisco where he helped them reconstruct Yahi culture. He identified material items and showed how they were made. Ishi's death in 1916 marked the end of an era in California.
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Registered 10/5/1965
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<h2>#0840-2 Chico Forestry Station and Nursery</h2>
<h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Site information:</span></h4>
In Lower Bidwell Park, along Cedar Grove Way, Chico<br /><br />Nothing remains of this site, as far as I know.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/39%C2%B044'42.2%22N+121%C2%B048'35.2%22W/@39.7450472,-121.8104148,276m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x0!8m2!3d39.745046!4d-121.809783?hl=en&authuser=0">39.745046, -121.809783</a>
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<h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Plaque information:</span></h4>
State plaque
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<h4>Plaque text:</h4>
Chico Forestry Station and Nursery<br /><br />In 1888, the State Board of Forestry established an experimental forestry station and nursery, a companion to the Santa Monica Station established in 1887. The two were the first such stations in the nation. Exotic and native trees were tested and produced for scientific and conservation purposes. The station was operated by the Board of Forestry until 1893.<br /><br />Plaque placed by the State Department of Parks and Recreation in cooperation with the California Division of Forestry and the City of Chico, May 25, 1972.
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Registered 3/20/1970
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<h2>#1043 Mother Orange Tree of Butte County</h2>
<h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Site information:</span></h4>
400 Glen Drive, Oroville<br /><br /><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/39%C2%B030'40.5%22N+121%C2%B030'14.5%22W/@39.511261,-121.5045632,250m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!1m7!3m6!1s0x809cb6ef1273ee37:0x2604bd22a8daaeb1!2s400+Glen+Dr,+Oroville,+CA+95966!3b1!8m2!3d39.5107856!4d-121.5043912!3m5!1s0x0:0x0!7e2!8m2!3d39.5112614!4d-121.5040156?hl=en">39.511261, -121.504016</a>
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<h4><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Plaque information:</span></h4>
Private plaque at original site near Bidwell's Bar. <br /><a href="https://www.google.com/maps/place/39%C2%B032'15.3%22N+121%C2%B027'17.7%22W/@39.537573,-121.454912,995m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x0?hl=en">39.537573,-121.454912</a><br /><br />State plaque at current location on Glen Ave, above.
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<h4>Plaque text:</h4>
Mother Orange Tree of Butte County<br /><br />Judge Joseph Lewis planted this Mediterranean Sweet Orange seedling near the toll bridge at Bidwell’s Bar, Butte County, California in 1856. It has survived hard times and is the oldest living orange tree in California. “From its example and largely from its offspring, a new industry was started in a new section hundreds of miles north of a known citrus region. It was a true pioneer,” – Dr. H.J. Webber, Director, Citrus Experiment Station, Riverside, 1927. The Mother Orange was moved from Bidwell Bar during the construction of Oroville Dam in 1964 to protect it from inundation.<br /><br />Plaque placed by California State Parks in cooperation with the Butte County Historical Society and U.C. Cooperative Extension Farm Advisor for Citrus in Butte County, May 6, 2006.
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