Covelo in Mendocino County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)

Round Valley

Photographed by Henry M Kohnen, October 16, 2014

1. Round Valley Marker

Inscription. The first inhabitants of Round Valley were the Yuki who resided here for thousands of years in harmony with their natural surroundings. In 1854, Europeans settlers entered the valley. In 1856, conflicts between settlers and Yuki escalated and to protect local tribes the entire watershed was designated a reservation. Additional tribes were subsequently forced on the property: Nomlacki, Wylaki, Lassik, Sinkyone, Pomo (including Cahto, Kabyeo, Shodakai, Yokayo, Shokawa, Shanel, Kashaya, and Habenapo amoung others), Wappo, Concow Maidu, Colusa, and Achumawi in 1864, the government reduced the reservation by four-fifths, to its current size.

Erected 2002 by State Dept. of Parks & Recreation in cooperation with the People of Mendocino County. (Marker Number 674.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Indigenous Peoples and Communities. In addition, it is included in the California Historical Landmarks series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1854.

Location. 39° 43.765′ N, 123° 15.096′ W. Marker is in Covelo, California, in Mendocino County. It is on State Highway 162 at

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milepost 23.7. Marker is in a turnout area overlooking Round Valley. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 72501 State Hwy 162, Covelo CA 95428, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in California’s Wine Country,

in the North Coast,

and specifically on the Coast Ranges.

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.

Photographed by Henry M Kohnen, October 16, 2014

2. Round Valley Marker

Round Valley as seen from the overlook called "Insperation Point" by locals. The Round Valley Indian Reservation is located at the base of the mountains in the distance.

Photographed by Bryn Deamer, January 9, 2025

3. Round Valley Marker

Round Valley history marker at inspiration point with Round valley fog bound behind.

Credits. This page was last revised on January 23, 2025. It was originally submitted on October 21, 2014, by Henry M Kohnen of San Jose, California. This page has been viewed 940 times since then and 49 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 21, 2014, by Henry M Kohnen of San Jose, California. 3. submitted on January 15, 2025, by Bryn Deamer of San Rafael, Californi. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.

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