7/31/2003
7/31/2003
Landmark information
- Location:
South side of Ridge Rd, 0.19 mi W of PM 4.5, 8.6 mi E of Hwy 49 and 9.0 mi W of Allegheny - Plaque:
Official State Plaque - Site:
Nothing Remains - Date First Visited:
7/31/2003 - Date Most Recently Visited:
7/31/2003 - GPS Coordinates:
N 39 26.897, W 120 57.654
About this landmark
Plaque text:
Plum Valley House Site
The Plum Valley House, built in 1854 by John Bope was constructed of hewn logs and whip sawn lumber. It was a toll station on the Henness Pass Road between Marysville and Virginia City. It is named for the wild plums which grow in the area.