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.