Founded in 1849 as Reading's Springs. Named Shasta June 8, 1850. Second county seat Shasta County, 1851-1888. Metropolis northern California during 1850s. End road and beginning Oregon Pack Trail until 1861. Present home Western Star Lodge No. 2, F. & A. M., whose charter brought across plains Peter Lassen party 1848. Shurtleff house built 1851. Business section destroyed, fire 1853. Shasta Courier was founded 1852.

State Registered Historic Landmark No. 77

Tablet furnished by California Centennials Commission. Base provided by Shasta County Centennial Committee.
Dedicated June 12, 1950