Tsurau, California
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Coordinates:
+41.05957, -124.1431241°03'34" N, 124°08'35" W
Quadrangle map:Trinidad
Description
"OLD INDIAN VILLAGE OF 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." - California Historic Landmark No.838
Update Log
- March 27, 2019: Updated by Richard Doody: Add historical information
- October 24, 2016: New Street View added by Bill Eichelberger