Near Trinity Village in Trinity County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Charles Wm. Carpenter

1888 - 1928

Photographed by Karen Key, June 1, 2010

1. Charles Wm. Carpenter Marker

Inscription. Deputy Sheriff Charles Wm. "Bud" Carpenter was a life long resident of Trinity County. He was killed in the line of duty while attempting to capture three suspects fleeing from a robbery of the store and post office in Willow Creek.

In his younger days, "Bud" Carpenter carried the mail by horseback throughout Trinity County and parts of Humboldt County. He was also an expert packer for the Brizard Company in the days when that mode of transportation was universal in the area.

In memory of Charles Wm. Carpenter, and as a tribute to other law enforcement officers who have given their lives to the preservation of justice, this bridge is hereby dedicated.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Communications • Law Enforcement.

Location. 40° 52.95′ N, 123° 32.833′ W. Marker is near Trinity Village, California, in Trinity County. It can be reached from State Highway 299. Marker is in the safety rest area. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Salyer CA 95563, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker

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is in the Shasta Cascade,

on the Coast Ranges,

and in the Klamath Mountains.

It is also in the American Mountain West

and specifically in the Pacific Northwest.

Globally, it is in North America,

on the Ring of Fire,

on 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 one other marker is within walking distance of this marker: Francis Bonnington Mathews (within shouting distance of this marker).

Also see . . . The Officer Down Memorial Page. (Submitted on July 4, 2010, by Karen Key of Sacramento, California.)

Photographed by Karen Key, June 1, 2010

2. Charles Wm. Carpenter Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 7, 2019. It was originally submitted on July 4, 2010, by Karen Key of Sacramento, California. This page has been viewed 1,043 times since then and 76 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 4, 2010, by Karen Key of Sacramento, California.