This is a follow up about comments posted about the Jensen Barn. The first comment, the person was. confused and thought the Jensen Ranch was on Highway 44. This property is known as Bunnells. For years it was owned by Georgia Bunnell Jensen. (1884-1976). Georgia was married to Albert “Bert” Jensen (1876-1964), son of Jurgen (1836-1900).. Georgia and Bert Jensen’s grandchildren still own the property, though it was devastated in 2020 Hog Fire.
The second comment was about the Jensen House and ranch. Jurgen Jensen’s house was some two miles east of present day intersection of Main Street (Highway 36) and Johnstonville Road. In 1908, Bert Jensen had a Queen Anne style home built near that intersection. In 1931, Johnstonville Road became Highway 36. In 1966, the State Highway Department purchased the Jensen House from the owner of the time T.S. “Stan” Brown, Lassen County Farm Advisor. The house was moved to its current location as part of the realignment of Highway 36 between Susanville and Johnstonville that we know today.
Finally, on a personal note. One of the first people I reached out to in my very early days of historical research was Abe Jensen son of Bert and Georgia Jensen. Abe and his wife, Adelaide, were just the kindest, gracious people to meet. I have been very fortunate over the years that I have done historical research to meet so many wonderful folks who shared their knowledge with me. For that I will be forever grateful. One more note, Bert Jensen was the organizer of the Lassen County Fair and in 1922 sold twenty acres which is the current Lassen County Fairgrounds. Abe Jensen was the Lassen County Fair Manager for a number of years and for whom Jensen Hall is named for.