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Historical Markers in Curry County

 
Clickable Map of Curry County, New Mexico and Immediately Adjacent Jurisdictions image/svg+xml 2019-10-06 U.S. Census Bureau, Abe.suleiman; Lokal_Profil; HMdb.org; J.J.Prats/dc:title> https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Usa_counties_large.svg Curry County, NM (5) Quay County, NM (16) Roosevelt County, NM (5) Bailey County, TX (17) Deaf Smith County, TX (19) Parmer County, TX (19)  CurryCounty(5) Curry County (5)  QuayCounty(16) Quay County (16)  RooseveltCounty(5) Roosevelt County (5)  BaileyCountyTexas(17) Bailey County (17)  DeafSmithCounty(19) Deaf Smith County (19)  ParmerCounty(19) Parmer County (19)
Clovis is the county seat for Curry County
Adjacent to Curry County, New Mexico
      Quay County (16)  
      Roosevelt County (5)  
      Bailey County, Texas (17)  
      Deaf Smith County, Texas (19)  
      Parmer County, Texas (19)  
 
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1 New Mexico, Curry County, Clovis — Ida O. JacksonEducator — (1890-1960) —
On West Grand Avenue at Alphon Street, on the right when traveling east on West Grand Avenue.
Clovis schools were segregated when Ida O. Jackson arrived from Texas in 1926 to teach African-American youth. Starting with two students in Bethlehem Baptist Church, she encouraged early education and by 1935 taught 35 students in a one-room . . . Map (db m246804) HM
2 New Mexico, Curry County, Clovis — Norman Petty Studios
On West 7th Street east of West Street, on the right when traveling east.
At thirteen, Norman began cutting records in his fathers filling station. With money earned from the Norman Petty Trio's "mood Indigo", Petty converted a family grocery store next door into a modern recording studio where he experimented with . . . Map (db m160369) HM
3 New Mexico, Curry County, Melrose — Estella García/Fabric Artists: Women of the WPA
On U.S. 60 at milepost 366, on the right when traveling west.
This is a two sided marker Side A: Estella García Estella García taught colcha embroidery at Melrose, New Mexico, for the Federal Arts Program in the 1930s. Anglo and Hispana women in Garcia's class collaborated to . . . Map (db m73703) HM
4 New Mexico, Curry County, Melrose — Llano Estacado
On U.S. 60 at milepost 357, on the right when traveling west.
Nomadic Indians and countless buffalo herds dominated this vast plain when the Vásquez de Coronado expedition explored it in 1541. Later it was the focus of Comanchero activity, and in the 19th century it became a center for cattle ranching. The . . . Map (db m73716) HM
5 New Mexico, Curry County, Texico — ClovisPopulation 31,194 -- Elevation 4,260
On U.S. 60, on the right when traveling west. Reported missing.
During the 1700s and early 1800s, Comanche Indian buffalo hunters used trails that passed near here. In 1907 the Santa Fe Railroad established Clovis to serve as the eastern terminal of the Belen Cutoff, which would connect with the transcontinental . . . Map (db m145061) HM
6 Oregon, Curry County, Brookings — March 11, 2011 Tsunami
On March 10, 2011 at 9:54pm (Pacific Standard Time), a 9.0 magnitude earthquake struck off the northeast coast of Japan creating a major tsunami event for the entire Pacific Ocean, including the West Coast of North America. Approximately nine hours . . . Map (db m128328) HM
7 Oregon, Curry County, Brookings — Memorial
On Orgeon Coast Highway (U.S. 101 at milepost 346), on the right when traveling south.
To Samuel N. Dicken, founder of the Oregon Coast Trail. Through his vision, enthusiasm and promotion, the Coast Trail became a reality. This section of the trail is named in Mr. Dicken's honor as a lasting tribute of his support for the Oregon coast . . . Map (db m195040) HM
8 Oregon, Curry County, Brookings — The Japanese Attack on Oregon
On North Bank Chetco River Road at Oregon Coast Hwy (U.S. 101), on the right when traveling south on North Bank Chetco River Road.
Prior to the attack on Pearl Harbor, a contingent of Japanese I-Class submarines sailed from Yokosuka via the Marshall Islands to take up positions off Hawaii and the coast of North America. Five of these vessels carried midget two-man submarines . . . Map (db m112537) HM
9 Oregon, Curry County, Gold Beach — Cape San Sebastian
On Oregon Coast Hwy (U.S. 101), on the left when traveling north.
Spanish navigators were the first to explore the North American Pacific Coast, beginning fifty years after Columbus discovered the western continents. Sebastian Vizciano saw this cape in 1603 and named it after the patron saint of the day of his . . . Map (db m113292) HM
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10 Oregon, Curry County, Gold Beach — First Fish Hatchery in Oregon
On Jerry Flat Road (Oregon Route 595), on the left when traveling east.
1877 .4 miles up this creek R.D. Hume started the first fish hatchery in Oregon. 1906 Frank Colvin Mgr. 1.6 million fish released. 1926 The state took over the hatchery 1935 The state closed the hatchery 1939 Bob Knox bought . . . Map (db m150606) HM
11 Oregon, Curry County, Gold Beach — Gold Beach
On Ellensburg Avenue (U.S. 101) north of Gauntlett Street, on the right when traveling north.
Gold discovered on the beaches at the mouth of Rogue River in the mid-1800s brought miners here; resulted in the Rogue River Indian Wars of 1855-56. Prattsville, Ellensburg, officially becoming Gold Beach in 1890. In the 60’s returns from . . . Map (db m113220) HM
12 Oregon, Curry County, Gold Beach — Gold Beach Ranger Station
On Oregon Coast Hwy (U.S. 101), on the right when traveling north.
Gold Beach Ranger Station constructed 1936–37 placed on the National Register of Historic Places April 8, 1986 The nine original buildings on this site were designed by W.I. Turner and constructed by Civilian Conservation Corps . . . Map (db m113206) HM
13 Oregon, Curry County, Gold Beach — Mary D. Hume
On Harbor Way (U.S. 101), on the right when traveling south.
In 1876 Mr. R.D. Hume of Astoria, Oregon, decided to move his commercial salmon fishing, processing and shipping business to the mouth of the Rogue River. Mr. Hume anticipated huge profits due to the large run of "King" Salmon which entered the . . . Map (db m73202) HM
14 Oregon, Curry County, Gold Beach — Patterson BridgeRogue River Bridge
On Harbor Way west of Oregon Coast Highway (U.S. 101), on the right when traveling west.
Patterson Bridge (Rogue River Bridge) Completed January 21, 1932 and dedicated In Memory to the Governor of Oregon Isaac Lee Patterson (1926-died in office 1929) 1932.... The bridge was considered the most advanced concrete . . . Map (db m113391) HM
15 Oregon, Curry County, Harbor — Chetco Memorial — Chit-xu Village SiteChit-xuu-dee-ne, dan'-ti shu' gvthl-xat(For thousands of years the Chetco people have lived on this river)
Near Harbor Drive west of Lower Harbor Road, on the right when traveling west.
The Chetco people are the earliest known inhabitants of the Brookings-Harbor area. The Athabaskan-speaking people of Chit-xu and eight other Chetco group villages originally lived along this river and on the adjacent coast between the Winchuck River . . . Map (db m176835) HM
16 Oregon, Curry County, Harbor — History of the Chetco People
Near Harbor Drive west of Lower Harbor Road, on the right when traveling west.
"From the numerous miners and settlers that are pressing into their country they are suffering many grievous wrongs that call for the immediate interference of the Government. Within the last six months four of their villages have . . . Map (db m176836) HM
17 Oregon, Curry County, Pistol River — Conflict at Pistol River
On Oregon Coast Hwy (U.S. 101), on the right when traveling south. Reported missing.
During the early 1850s hundreds of miners and settlers poured into southwest Oregon and onto Indian lands staking claims and establishing farms. The clash of cultural attitudes toward the ownership and use of natural resources led to the Rogue River . . . Map (db m113293) HM
18 Oregon, Curry County, Port Orford — Battle Rock
On Oregon Coast Highway (U.S. 101) at Jefferson Street, on the right when traveling east on Oregon Coast Highway.
The Tututní people lived along the Southern Oregon coast, including this site, and the lower Rogue River for thousands of years before first contact with explorers, miners, and settlers. In 1792, George Vancouver was among the first outsiders to . . . Map (db m176841) HM
19 Oregon, Curry County, Port Orford — Battle Rock City Park
On Oregon Coast Highway (U.S. 101) at Jefferson Street, on the right when traveling east on Oregon Coast Highway.
Battle Rock City Park has been dedicated in memory of the ancient people (Dene Tsut Dah) and the pioneer founders of this townsite. In 1850, the U.S. Congress passed the Oregon Donation Land Act. This act allowed white settlers to file claims on . . . Map (db m176821) HM
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20 Oregon, Curry County, Port Orford — Building Community Cornerstones
On Cape Blanco Road west of Oregon Coast Highway (U.S. 101), on the right when traveling west.
Patrick and Jane Hughes' strong support of education and religion helped their children and community flourish. John Hughes The third Hughes son, John, studied in the east for the priesthood and was ordained in . . . Map (db m113408) HM
21 Oregon, Curry County, Port Orford — Lifeline to the Past
Near Cape Blanco Road, 3.9 miles west of U.S. 101, on the right when traveling west.
While you're in the Port Orford area, we invite you to visit three historic sites — Cape Blanco Light Station, Historic Hughes House, and Port Orford Lifeboat Station. All three are on the National Register of Historic Places. Together they tell the . . . Map (db m176850) HM
22 Oregon, Curry County, Port Orford — Lifeline to the Past
On Cape Blanco Road, 5 miles west of U.S. 101, on the right when traveling west.
While you're in the Port Orford area, we invite you to visit three historic sites — Cape Blanco Light Station, Historic Hughes House, and Port Orford Lifeboat Station. All three are on the National Register of Historic Places. Together they tell the . . . Map (db m176952) HM
23 Oregon, Curry County, Port Orford — The Pioneer Will ... and the Pioneer Way
Near Cape Blanco Road, 3.9 miles west of U.S. 101, on the right when traveling west.
Imagine starting a farm from scratch on isolated, raw land, with no running water, refrigeration or electricity. Everything was hard; everything was physical. The family cleared great stands of spruce, rooting out the stumps with teams of horses, . . . Map (db m176853) HM
24 Oregon, Curry County, Port Orford — Toward a New Century
Near Cape Blanco Road, 3.9 miles west of U.S. 101, on the right when traveling west.
As American life modernized in the early 1900s, the Hughes family adapted by making improvements to their farm. When their father, Patrick Hughes, died from a tragic horse accident in 1901, the three bachelor sons took over the farm. The quiet, . . . Map (db m176857) HM
25 Oregon, Curry County, Port Orford — We Have a River in Common
Near Cape Blanco Road, 3.9 miles west of U.S. 101, on the right when traveling west.
For thousands of years, the Sixes River has been a source of food, transportation, and fun for all who have lived here. They called the river and the village at its mouth "Sekwetse," according to Coquille and Siletz Tribal sources. Sekwetse means . . . Map (db m176860) HM
26 Oregon, Curry County, Port Orford — Wreck of the Cottoneva
On U.S. 101, on the right when traveling south.
On Feb. 10, 1937, winds over 75 M.P.H. caused the 190 foot steam schooner "Cottoneva" to run aground at Battle Rock. It was in port loading lumber. The captain and all 26 seamen were rescued by the Coast Guard crew using a breeches body. The . . . Map (db m73203) HM
27 Oregon, Curry County, Sixes — Oregon Beach Gold
On Oregon Coast Highway (U.S. 101) 0.1 miles north of Sixes River Road, on the left when traveling north.
In 1852, gold was found in the beach sands at Whiskey Run, about ten miles north of Bandon. Gold was also found on beaches at South Slough, Bandon, Cape Blanco, Port Orford, Ophir, Pistol River and Gold Beach> Gold was washed onto the beaches by . . . Map (db m176822) HM
 
 
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Jun. 16, 2024