Heritage Trail History & Self-Guided Tour

  by The Orland Historical & Cultural Society with Dr. Gene Russell and Heritage Trail Docents

Heritage Trail, the Gem of Glenn, was created by a joint effort of several generations of Glenn County citizens. In 1980 Nelda Sweet organized the ‘Save Our Depot’ campaign which began the Heritage Trail with the placement of the Southern Pacific Depot, built in the early 1880’s. The name was coined by Ray Lyon. Buildings of historical significance have been added and maintained through the years. More exhibits are included on the Heritage Trail that also have historical significant to the local communities, their growth, and agriculture.

After the picnic and historical presentation, you will be able to take a self-guided tour of the Heritage Trail. We hope to help you step into the past!

In Railtown you will be able to see the Floyd General Store, Garden Railway Layout, SP Engine & Tender #2852, WYO concrete telephone booth, SP Caboose #432, WYO Junction Car Barn, School Coach Stop, Chrome School, and the Pony Barn.

In Old Town you can visit the Duffy and Flaherty Playhouses, the Village Blacksmith Shop, the Hicks & Chaney Windmill, Artois Tankhouse, the Little Red Firehouse, Templeton’s Service Station, Wigmore & Jacobs Print Shop, Johnson’s Shoes, Huddleston’s and the Variety Store, Lambert & Johnson garage, Johansen’s Meat Market, and the Jumbo Lemon.

Vehicle entrance for the day is on the east end of the Depot, off of East Yolo Street. 

The picnic lunch will be served under the trees in front of the Chrome School. This boxed lunch includes your choice of a turkey, ham, or roast beef sandwich, fruit, chips, a cookie and a water,

Director’s Meeting-10:00 am, Depot Waiting Room

A Self-Guide Trail Map will be available at the picnic.