The Guardhouse, 1849-1871

The guardhouse, constructed in 1849, was a focal point of daily activity at the second Fort Smith. Not only did the men assigned to guard detail operated out of this building, but the officer of the day, who was responsible ...

Quartermaster's Office and Commissary

Fort Omaha Walking Tour

Throughout the frontier era, the Quartermaster’s Department oversaw post construction, supply procurement and transportation. It worked closely with the Subsistence Department which purchased and assigned rations. To both agencies, Fort Omaha represented the best distribution site for ...

Old Station

1856-57 Site of Hat Creek StationCalifornia Stage Company

1857-59 Temporary military post.

After the withdrawal of U.S. troops the “Hat Creek Station” was referred to as “Old Station.”

Marker is on California Route 44/89, on the right when traveling north.

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Nobles Trail – Third Nobles Pass

“We had at starting 5 miles up-hill travel mostly of a gradual ascent. This brought us to the summit of the hill from which Sacramento Valley may be seen.”

Allen J. Tyrell, Sep 14, 1860

Marker is on California Route 44/89, on ...

The Women’s Jail, 1872-1888

After the U.S. Army closed Fort Smith in 1871, the guardhouse served the Federal Court for the Western District of Arkansas. It remained in use as a jail, detaining primarily women suspected or convicted of federal crimes until 1888. At ...

Nobles Trail – Hat Creek Station

“Drove 5 miles to Hat Creek Station (Old Station). Wild looking place. Signs of Indians. They have been here of late fishing.”

Gorman Gates Kimball, Jun 19, 1865

Marker can be reached from California Route 44/89, on the left when traveling north. ...

Historic Crossroads Gateway

This stone monument, built in 1935, stands at the historic north entrance to Lassen Volcanic National Park from Lassen National Forest. Before the highway intersection was rerouted to its current location, visitors drove past this monument into the park.

The Park ...

The Parade Grounds

For more than thirty years during the mid-1800s, soldiers drilled on the large parade ground before you. Flanked by the officer’s quarters to the right and the enlisted men’s barracks on the left, the parade ground was the center of ...

Angell Park

Cyril M. Angell

Angell Park

Cyril M. Angell

2nd Lieutenant U.S. Air Services

Killed in action May 14th 1918

in Boucanville, France

First Officer from Attleboro to die in WWI

Marker is on Park Street (Massachusetts Route 123), in the median.

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Andrew W. Mellon Memorial Fountain

This fountain is dedicated to the memory of Andrew W. Mellon, businessman, philanthropist, and statesman. Beyond his myriad personal accomplishments, Mellon served as Secretary of the Treasury from 1921 until 1932, as Ambassador to Great Britain between 1932 until 1933, ...