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Historic Sites You Can See from the Car in Plumas County, CA

Listed sites near you that can be read and seen from the roadside or a short level walk, for visitors who cannot manage long distances on foot.

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Plumas County is one of 58 counties in California. Historic Sites You Can See from the Car start with one honest question: what actually happened here, close enough to walk to, that nobody ever mentioned in school.

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On the record near Plumas County, CA

The 12 nearest

60 listed historic sites on the record within 60 miles of Plumas County, CA. 1 listed sites carry Plumas County as their county.

Hospital Bridge29 miles from the center of Plumas County · Structure · Downieville · listed 2012National Register of Historic Places
Hansen Bridge29 miles from the center of Plumas County · Structure · Downieville · listed 2012National Register of Historic Places
Jersey Bridge29 miles from the center of Plumas County · Structure · Downieville · listed 2012National Register of Historic Places
Durgan Bridge29 miles from the center of Plumas County · Structure · Downieville · listed 2012National Register of Historic Places
Sierra County Sheriff's Gallows29 miles from the center of Plumas County · Structure · Downieville · listed 1990National Register of Historic Places
Sierra City School31 miles from the center of Plumas County · Building · Sierra City · listed 2024National Register of Historic Places
Susanville Railroad Depot31 miles from the center of Plumas County · Building · Susanville · listed 2001National Register of Historic Places
Lassen County Court House31 miles from the center of Plumas County · Building · Susanville · listed 1998National Register of Historic Places
Roop's Fort31 miles from the center of Plumas County · Building · Susanville · listed 1974National Register of Historic Places
Standish Hall34 miles from the center of Plumas County · Building · Standish · listed 2005National Register of Historic Places
Sierraville School37 miles from the center of Plumas County · Building · Sierraville · listed 2017National Register of Historic Places
Woodleaf Hotel38 miles from the center of Plumas County · Building · Woodleaf · listed 1975National Register of Historic Places

Distances are straight-line from the center of Plumas County, CA. Many sites are private property or working buildings - view them from the public way. See them on the map.

Drive-Up Historic Sites in Plumas County, step by step

1
Set the loop so you never double back
2
Check pull-offs and parking at each stop
3
Read the record for each stop before you arrive
4
Pull over safely, step out, and see it in person
5
Collect the stops and save the loop for another season

What people in Plumas County, CA ask first

How much does it cost to visit these sites in Plumas County, CA?

Most listed sites can be seen from a public road or sidewalk at no cost, and the app is free to use. Some sites are private homes, working churches or museums with their own hours and fees. The record for each one says what it is, so you know before you go.

Where does the information on these sites come from?

From published records: the National Register of Historic Places, the Recorded Texas Historic Landmark program, and the Georgia Historical Society and Georgia Department of Natural Resources marker program. Every site on the page names its source.

How close does a site have to be to show up here?

The list is sorted by straight-line distance from the center of Plumas County, CA and covers sites out to about sixty miles. Most people find several within a short drive, and in older towns a few within walking distance.

Can I visit the sites that are private homes?

You can see them from the street, which is how most listed houses are meant to be enjoyed. Please do not walk onto the property or knock unless the site is open to visitors.

How a visit works in Plumas County

Step 1
Find the place
Every stop starts as a pin with real coordinates. In Plumas County, CA the map shows what is listed around you and how far each one is, so the first decision is where to go, and it takes a few seconds.
Step 2
Read the story
The record behind each marker is kept whole: what happened there, when, who was involved, and why it was worth a sign. You read it standing where it happened, which is the part a textbook cannot give you.
Step 3
Get there under your own power
Walk it, run it, hike it, ride it or drive it. Stops in Plumas County, CA are chained into routes that fit the way you move, so a lunch break, a long run or a Saturday drive can all pass through history.
Step 4
Collect it and come back
Each stop you reach counts toward a badge, and a photo or a correction you send makes the record better for the next person. The map remembers where you have been, so the next trip starts where the last one ended.