The Plumas County Board of Supervisors has approved a significant Partnership Certification Agreement with the National Park Service, marking a milestone for the Jim Beckwourth Cabin Museum. This agreement, certified by the Secretary of the Interior under the National Trails System Act, confirms that the museum meets the national historic trail criteria.
Located at the north end and west side of Rocky Point Road, just south of State Route 70, the Jim Beckwourth Cabin Museum commemorates the legacy of James Beckwourth, an African American explorer and fur trader who played a pivotal role in the history of the American West. Beckwourth, known for establishing a crucial trail through the Sierra Nevada, settled in the area and became a key figure in the region’s early development.
Now, in efforts to continue to preserve this historical marker, the newly approved agreement seeks to enhance collaboration between Plumas County and the National Park Service in areas such as planning, interpretation, and resource management at the museum site. These efforts will support the goals of the Comprehensive Management and Use Plan for the California National Historic Trail, ensuring the continued preservation and education of this historic site.
The supervisors approved the agreement unanimously.
Photo by City of Portola of the Jim Beckwourth Museum
