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Roop's Fort
Photo: Finetooth, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons · tap to enlarge
National Register of Historic Places

Roop's Fort

Also known as Roop's Trading Post,Fort Defiance,Roop House

Susanville’s first place on the National RegisterListed May 2, 1974; only 231 of California’s 2,865 listings are older
Listed 1974Susanville
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About Roop's Fort

Roop's Fort, at N. Weatherlow St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 2, 1974: the first place in Susanville to be listed. Only 231 of California’s 2,865 listings are older. The Register lists it for its exploration/settlement, politics, architecture and social history, at the local level. The listing covers 1 acre.

What it isBuilding in Susanville, California, United States. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗

PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 17 MB · National Archives↗
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Make it a walk: 3 landmarks in about 20 minutes

N. Weatherlow St., Susanville · about 0.8 miles on foot, as the crow flies

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  1. 1Roop's FortStart here
  2. 2Lassen County Court HouseClassical Revival · Built 1917 · 0.4 mi on
  3. 3Susanville Railroad DepotBuilt 1927 · 0.4 mi on

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Questions about Roop's Fort

Is Roop's Fort on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on May 2, 1974 (Register number 74000516).

Is Roop's Fort a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; California has 141 National Historic Landmarks.

Can you visit Roop's Fort?

Yes: it is open to visitors. Check opening times before you go.

Where can I read the history of Roop's Fort?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 17 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.

Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 123858897 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.