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: Native Americans. 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. Marker is on State Highway 162 at 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

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Hwy 162, Covelo CA 95428, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 5, 2024. It was originally submitted on October 21, 2014, by Henry M Kohnen of San Jose, California. This page has been viewed 434 times since then and 46 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on October 21, 2014, by Henry M Kohnen of San Jose, California. • Syd Whittle was the editor who published this page.

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