7/20/2024

7/20/2024

Landmark information

  • Location:
    SW corner of Ocean and Edwards Sts, Trinidad
  • Plaque:
    Official State Plaque
  • Site:
    Nothing Remains
  • Date First Visited:
    9/2/1995
  • Date Most Recently Visited:
    7/20/2024
  • GPS Coordinates:
    N 41 3.509, W 124 8.520

About this landmark

Plaque text:

Tsurai
Directly below was located the ancient 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.