Preservation

Preserving Mineral's History, Buildings and Historical Landmarks

New Mineral Signs!

Thanks to Lefty, Mineral has new signs!

In 2024, community members and visitors Lassen welcomed the sign "Mineral Gateway to Mt. Lassen" which also notes elevation of 4918. The sign can be found on the North side of the 36 Highway on the "Snow Hill" just before Lassen Mineral Lodge restaurant.

Now as of 2025, visitors to the Cool Air area, south of the 36, are welcomed by the Cool Air sign, indicating Est. 1928.

Not only does it look great, but we're learning, too!

DUMPSTER DAY IS SATURDAY, JUNE 14, 2025 8 AM - 1 PM

AT MINERAL SCHOOL FOR GREEN WASTE CUSTOMERS TO DISPOSE OF YARD WASTE

Can you haul yard waste at other times? Please email us and let us know at mineralcalifornia@gmail.com to support the community areas and those who have trouble raking. The Raking Club will help those in need, but could use some help from those who can dispose of yard waste.

Yard Waste Signs for Bags.pdf

Printable Yard Waste Bag Signs

If your volunteers or helpers need signs on your yard waste bag to help guide in transportation, these printable signs are for you. Print, cut and tape to your bags to indicate which bags can be disposed of and which should have the contents disposed of (for those using recyclable bags).

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The Mineral Raking Club

The Mineral Raking Club sometimes organizes clean up projects and throughout the warmer seasons, support neighbors with raking support, when they need it.

A group of people who like to support neighbors consider themselves the Raking Club, feel free to join... you're now a member! There are no meetings, but news does travel among those willing to help, especially at Breakfast Club at Lassen Mineral Lodge on Sunday mornings starting at 10 AM and later.

If you would like support picking up pine cones, sticks and pine needles to make Mineral more resilient to fire embers, visit the Breakfast Club on Sunday mornings or email mineralcalifornia@gmail.com.

History

Mineral has a long history of being an important stop along the Highway for visitors traveling to Lassen Peak. Once upon a time, it took days to get from Red Bluff to Lassen Volcanic National Park by stagecoach. Tired and hungry passengers would gratefully avail themselves of food and lodging at "stations" along the way, especially Mineral. For many years, a concessioner operated a ski rope tow and chair lift near the Old Chalet (where the Kohm yah-mah-nee Visitor Center now stands). This made Mineral a popular destination for skiiers long after automobiles replaced travel by horse. Mineral residents have often worked in the Park itself or at the Park Administration HQ in town. Generations of families consider Mineral home, even if they live elsewhere, too.

Landmarks

Many buildings have been in Mineral for many years and are fondly remembered by generations of residents and visitors. The community does its best to preserve the landmarks and their stories in the minds of residents and visitors alike.

Preservation

Preserving Mineral's History, Buildings and Historical Landmarks

New Mineral Signs!

DUMPSTER DAY IS SATURDAY, JUNE 14, 2025 8 AM - 1 PM

Printable Yard Waste Bag Signs

The Mineral Raking Club

History

Landmarks

Mineral School

Mineral Station

Volcano Campground

Mineral Lodge

Park Service Headquarters

Conference Grounds

Mineral Post Office

Highways

Snow Mountain