Eureka in Humboldt County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Fort Humboldt
Photographed By Karen Key, May 24, 2009
1. Fort Humboldt Marker
Inscription.
Fort Humboldt. . By the early 1850's, newly arrived white settlers had moved into the Humboldt Bay area, causing conflict with the native inhabitants. To protect both Indians and settlers, Fort Humboldt was established in 1853 and operated until 1866. It became a focal point in the violent struggle between two cultures. Many Native Americans were assembled here before removal to reservations. , , California Registered Historical Landmark No. 154 , , Plaque placed by the State Department of Parks and Recreation in cooperation with the Ancient and Honorable Order of E Clampus Vitus, Eureka Chapter No. 101, May 10, 1980.
By the early 1850's, newly arrived white settlers had moved into the Humboldt Bay area, causing conflict with the native inhabitants. To protect both Indians and settlers, Fort Humboldt was established in 1853 and operated until 1866. It became a focal point in the violent struggle between two cultures. Many Native Americans were assembled here before removal to reservations.
California Registered Historical Landmark No. 154
Plaque placed by the State Department of Parks and Recreation in cooperation with the Ancient and Honorable Order of E Clampus Vitus, Eureka Chapter No. 101, May 10, 1980.
Erected 1980 by State Department of Parks and Recreation and E Clampus Vitus, Eureka Chapter No. 101. (Marker Number 154.)
Location. 40° 46.633′ N, 124° 11.25′ W. Marker is in Eureka, California, in Humboldt County. Marker is on Fort Avenue, on the right. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3431 Fort Avenue, Eureka CA 95503, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of
13. Frontier Life at Fort Humboldt - The Surgeons Quarters
Signs in front of the Surgeons Quarters Replica.
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14. The Surgeons Quarters (Replica)
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15. Original Site of the Company Quarters
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16. Where Needs Were Met - The Commissary
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17. Where Needs Were Met - The Commissary
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18. Food and Medicine - The Fort Garden
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19. Food and Medicine - The Fort Garden
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20. Fort Hospital and Garden
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21. Surviving Through Time - Fort Hospital
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22. Fort Hospital
Houses the Historic Museum
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23. Diorama of Fort Humboldt
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24. Music From a Mule's Skull - A Company Barracks
Credits. This page was last revised on August 1, 2018. It was originally submitted on June 14, 2009, by Karen Key of Sacramento, California. This page has been viewed 1,798 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24. submitted on June 14, 2009, by Karen Key of Sacramento, California.