#0076 Roop's Fort

Title

#0076 Roop's Fort

Site information:

Memorial Park, N Weatherlow at Nevada St, Susanville

40.41866,-120.657213

Plaque information:

Private plaque

Plaque text:

Built in July 1854 by Isaac N. Roop. First called Roop's House, and used as stopping place by emigrant trains. It was the locale of the "sagebrush war" fought in 1863 between Plumas County and Lassen County citizens.

Erected by Susanville Parlor No. 243, Native Daughters of the Golden West.

Registered 12/6/1932

Collection

Lassen County

Geolocation