Arcata in Humboldt County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Camp Curtis
1862-1865
Photographed by Karen Key, May 31, 2010
1. Camp Curtis Marker
In Memory of
Co. E & I 2nd. California Volunteer Infantry 1862 - 1863
Co. B 1st. Battalion Mountaineers California Volunteers 1863 - 1864
Co. A. 1st Battalion Native California Volunteer Calvary 1864 and
Marie Brizard Todd, a pioneer of 1847
Erected by the Pioneer Society of Humboldt County
Erected by Pioneer Society of Humboldt County. (Marker Number 215.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Settlements & Settlers • War, US Civil • Women. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1862.
Location. 40° 53.45′ N, 124° 4.8′ W. Marker is in Arcata, California, in Humboldt County. It is on L K Boulevard, in the median. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Arcata CA 95521, 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 Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Minor Theatre (approx. 1½ miles away); Site of Arcata Stage & Bus Depot (approx. 1½ miles away); The Gregg-Wood Party and the Union Company (approx. 1.6 miles away); First Methodist Society on Humboldt Bay (approx. 1.6 miles away); Jacoby's Storehouse
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Another marker is no longer nearby. Jacoby Building (was approx. 1.6 miles away but has been permanently removed).
Regarding Camp Curtis. In 1935 this was designated California Historical Landmark No. 215 - Camp Curtis was the headquarters of the Mountain Battalion from 1862 to 1865. There were many military posts established throughout this area for the protection of the white settlers.
Also see . . . Wikipedia Entry for 1st Battalion California Volunteer Mountaineers. (Submitted on July 3, 2010, by Karen Key of Sacramento, California.)
Additional commentary.
1. We love our marker
Notice the typo? Calvary for Cavalry. We've noted that in the newspaper.
— Submitted July 3, 2010, by Kevin Hoover of Arcata, California.
Photographed by Karen Key, May 31, 2010
2. Camp Curtis Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 23, 2024. It was originally submitted on July 3, 2010, by Karen Key of Sacramento, California. This page has been viewed 1,651 times since then and 31 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 3, 2010, by Karen Key of Sacramento, California.
