Sixty Years of Siffords at Drakesbad
Susanville, Ca: Lahontan Images, 1994. Item #E8859
First Edition. Near Fine book in a Near Fine dustjacket. Drakesbad (formerly, Drake's Hot Springs, Drake's Place, Hot Springs Valley, and Sifford's) is an unincorporated community in Plumas County, California.[1] It lies at an elevation of 5705 feet (1739 m).[1] Drakesbad is located on Hot Springs Creek, 5.5 miles (8.9 km) west of Mount Harkness.[2] Drakesbad is perhaps most known for the Drakesbad Guest Ranch located there. [edit] History The place was first called Hot Springs Valley, then Drake's Place and Drake's Hot Springs. [2] The name honors E.R. Drake who settled at the place in 1860s.[2] The name Drakesbad was bestowed when ownership transferred to the Sifford family who substituted -bad (German for "bath" or "spa") for the English. [2] The Drake post office operated from 1901 to 1902.[2].
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