6/13/2002
6/13/2002
Landmark information
- Location:
Cedarville Park, Center St between Bonner and Townsend Sts, Cedarville - Plaque:
Other State Plaque - Site:
Existing - Date First Visited:
6/13/2002 - Date Most Recently Visited:
6/13/2002 - GPS Coordinates:
N 41 31.733, W 120 10.429
About this landmark
Plaque text:
Cressler-Bonner
Trading Post
California Historical Landmark No 14
The first building erected in Deep Creek settlement, now Cedarville, was built in 1865 as a trading post by James Townsend, who was killed in an Indian fight in 1866.
Purchased by William T. Cressler and John H. Bonner in 1867, the building was used as a trading post and general store until larger quarters were built in 1874.
The mercantile, banking, and ranching firm of Cressler and Bonner played a major role in the settlement and development of Surprise Valley and Modoc County.
The land for the Cedarville Park was donated to Modoc County by descendants of Mr. Cressler in 1957 and the building was reconstructed in 1977 with funds provided by the State Recreational Bond Act of 1974.