History
3
Bonanza was officially founded on July 11, 1873, when Ira P. Chandler homesteaded the site. Unofficially, it was founded sometime before the beginning of the Modoc War, when John S. Shook pre-empted the land east of Lost River, opposite Big Springs Park.
Hear stories like this as you drive
ExploreHere reads historical markers out loud as you pass them: over 325,000 stories across the US. No account needed.
4.7 · 800+ ratings · Free
FIND IT
Bonanza, Oregon · United States
