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

Tsurai

Photographed 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.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Indigenous Peoples and Communities • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1775.

Location. 41° 3.511′ N, 124° 8.518′ W. Marker is in Trinidad, California, in Humboldt County. It is at the intersection of Edwards Street and Ocean Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Edwards Street. Touch for map.

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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 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); Town of Trinidad (about 700 feet away); Trinidad Memorial Lighthouse (approx. 0.4 miles away); Spain Claims Northern California (approx. 0.6 miles away); William Z. Hegy (approx. 4½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Trinidad.

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

Photographed by Karen Key, May 26, 2007

2. Tsurai Marker

Looking below image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Karen Key, May 26, 2007

3. Looking below

Little marker to the right of the plaque image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Karen Key, May 26, 2007

4. Little marker to the right of the plaque

Funded in part by The California State Coastal Conservancy

Credits. This page was last revised on August 1, 2018. It was originally submitted on June 18, 2007, by Karen Key of Sacramento, California. This page has been viewed 2,399 times since then and 28 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.