#0838 Old Indian Village of Tsurai

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#0838 Old Indian Village of Tsurai

Site information:

SW corner of Ocean and Edwards Sts, Trinidad

Nothing remains of this site, as far as I know.

41.058475,-124.141986

Plaque information:

State plaque

Plaque text:

Tsurai

Directly below was located the Yurok village of Tsurai. A prehistoric permanent Indian community, it was first located and described by Captains Bodega and Heceta, June 9-19, 1775. The houses were of hand-split redwood planks, designed for defense and protection. The village was occupied until 1916.

Plaque placed by the State Department of Parks and Recreation in cooperation with Heritage Trinidad and the Humboldt County Historical Society. July 22, 1970

Registered 11/3/1969

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