#76 Roop's Fort, Susanville

  1. Lassen County

6/13/2002

6/13/2002

6/13/2002

Landmark information

  • Location:
    Memorial Park, N Weatherlow at Nevada St, Susanville
  • Plaque:
    Other Plaque
  • Site:
    Existing
  • Date First Visited:
    6/13/2002
  • Date Most Recently Visited:
    6/13/2002
  • GPS Coordinates:
    N 40 25.121, W 120 39.432
  • Other Designations:
    National Register of Historic Places

About this landmark

Plaque text:

Roop's Fort
Built in 1854, by Isaac N. Roop. First called Roop House, and used as stopping place by emigrant trains. It was the locale of the Sagebrush War, fought in 1863, between Plumas County, and Lassen County citizens. Erected by Susanville Parlor, No. 243, Native Daughters of the Golden West.