Category: History Stories
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From the Files of the Lassen Historical Society: California Grizzly Bears
by Susan Couso
About 15,000 years ago, the population of Grizzly Bears was established in what is now California, and these magnificent animals, weighing up...
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From the Files of the Lassen Historical Society: The Susanville Cemetery
by Susan Couso
In 1860, there was no official cemetery in Lassen County. Susanville was a growing town, and one of the signs of an...
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From the Files of the Lassen Historical Society: Superior Court Judge Frank A. Kelley
by Susan Couso
Evidence that the old west lasted well into the 20th century can be found in the actions of some of Lassen County’s...
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From the Files of the Lassen Historical Society: Coppervale
by Susan Couso
Long before European emigrants arrived in what is Lassen County, the local Native People were finding and using copper in the area...
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From the Files of the Lassen Historical Society: Buffalo Salt Works
by Susan Couso
Throughout history, salt has been a vital part of human existence. It is necessary for all animal life. Too little salt and...
History Stories
From the Files of the Lassen Historical Society: The Tommy Tucker Cave
by Susan Couso
We often think that the settlement of the Lassen County area began as the European-Americans first came to the area in their...
