Tsurai Marker

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Trinidad in Humboldt County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Tsurai

By Karen Key, May 26, 2007

1. Tsurai Marker

Inscription. Directly below was located the ancient Yurok village of Tsurai. A prehistoric, permanent Indian community, it was first located and described by Captains Bodega and Heceta, June 9-19, 1775. The houses were of hand-split redwood planks, designed for defense and protection. The village was occupied until 1916.

California registered historical landmark No. 838

Plaque placed by the State Department of Parks and Recreation in cooperation with Heritage Trinidad and the Humboldt County Historical Society.

July 22, 1970

Erected 1970 by State Department of Parks and Recreation in cooperation with Heritage Trinidad and the Humboldt County Historical Society. (Marker Number 838.)

Location. 41° 3.511′ N, 124° 8.518′ W. Marker is in Trinidad, California, in Humboldt County. Marker is at the intersection of Edwards Street and Ocean Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Edwards Street. Click for map. Marker is in this post office area: Trinidad CA 95570, United States of America.

Other nearby markers. At least 2 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, as the crow flies. Town of Trinidad (about 700 feet away, in a direct line); William Z. Hegy (approx. 4.5 miles away).

By Karen Key, May 26, 2007

2. Tsurai Marker

Also see . . .
1. Trinidad History. (Submitted on June 18, 2007, by Karen Key of Sacramento, California.)
2. Don Bruno de Heceta. (Submitted on June 18, 2007, by Karen Key of Sacramento, California.)
3. Juan Francisco de la Bodega y Quadra. (Submitted on June 18, 2007, by Karen Key of Sacramento, California.)