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

Town of Trinidad

Photographed by Karen Key, May 26, 2007

1. Town of Trinidad Marker

Inscription. Founded April 8, 1850, Trinidad is the oldest town on the Northern California coast. During the 1850s, it served as a vital supply link between ships anchored at Trinidad Bay and miners in the Klamath, Trinity, Salmon River, and Gold Bluff mines. It was the county seat of Klamath County (now disbanded) from 1851 to 1854, but its population declined as Eureka and other area port cities developed.

California registered historical landmark No. 216

Plaque placed by the State Department of Parks and Recreation in cooperation with the Ancient and Honorable Order of E Clampus Vitus, Eureka Chapter #101, June 7, 1981

Erected 1981 by State Department of Parks and Recreation in cooperation with the Ancient and Honorable Order of E Clampus Vitus, Eureka Chapter #101. (Marker Number 216.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • Waterways & Vessels. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks, and the E Clampus Vitus series lists. A significant historical date for this entry is April 8, 1940.

Location. 41° 3.499′ N, 124° 8.68′ W. Marker is in Trinidad, California, in Humboldt County. It is at the intersection of Edwards Street and Hector Street, on

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the left when traveling north on Edwards Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Trinidad CA 95570, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in California’s North Coast,

specifically on the Coast Ranges,

and in the Klamath Mountains.

It is also on the American Pacific Coast

and in the Pacific Northwest.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

in the Western Hemisphere,

in the Western World,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain

and also Mexico’s Alta California.

Other nearby markers. At least 5 other markers are within 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Holy Trinity Church (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Tsurai (about 700 feet away); Trinidad Memorial Lighthouse (approx. ¼ mile away); Spain Claims Northern California (approx. half a mile away); William Z. Hegy (approx. 4.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Trinidad.

Photographed by Karen Key, May 26, 2007

2. Town of Trinidad Marker

Trinidad Harbor in the background. Little dots are anchored boats.

Photographed by Karen Key, May 26, 2007

3. Town of Trinidad Marker

Looking south, which sea stacks in the background.

Photographed by Karen Key, May 26, 2007

4. Town of Trinidad Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 18, 2007, by Karen Key of Sacramento, California. This page has been viewed 3,006 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 18, 2007, by Karen Key of Sacramento, California. • J. J. Prats was the editor who published this page.