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CHL No. 212 Pioneer Grave - Plumas

Guidebook

NO. 212 PIONEER GRAVE (GRIZZLY CREEK) - The legend, as told by the pioneers: 'The lad was returning to Marysville from a trip to the mines, he, having packed a trainload of provisions to the mines, was returning with gold dust. He was murdered and robbed. Later a comrade carved his name, age, etc., on a tree. P. Linthiouh, died September, 1852, age 19.

Location

Bucks Lake Road Near Washboard Road. On north side of BucksLake Road, 1.3 miles east of Grizzly creek Campgrounds.
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Notes

Paul at the Plumas County Museum directed us to a section of tree on display that was the original grave marker carved by John E. Dalton in 1852.

NO. 212 PIONEER GRAVE (GRIZZLY CREEK)