Far from a household name to Lassenites, William W. White (1919-1970) has an interesting legacy in the annals of Lassen County history. A native of Montana, he came to Susanville in 1953. In 1959, he was hired as Lassen County Planning Director. He saw the potential at Eagle Lake and was committed to the development of the marina and campgrounds. He resigned his position as planning director effective June 30, 1967  to take a new position as the Planning Director for Tehama County. He died suddenly on September 20, 1970 at the age of 51.  At the December 28, 1970 meeting of the Lassen County Board of Supervisors, they passed Resolution 1961 to name harbor at Eagle Lake after White. On June 26, 1971 a plaque dedication at the harbor was held.

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