Site of Howard Ranch and Inn 1865

Site of Howard Ranch and Inn 1865 The Log Cabin Inn was rebuilt and renamed, Bassett House, by Mary and Jacob H. Bassett in 1871. This stopover was used by stage and freight teams between Truckee, Sierraville, Gold Lake, and Downieville until 1906. No wayfarer ever went away hungry from the Bassett House. Dedicated October 14, 1970 by Naomi Parlor No. 36 and Auburn Parlor No. 233 Native Daughters of the Golden West Submitted by: Eric Goodill