Old indian Village of Tsurai
California State Historic Landmark 838
09/02/95
#838 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.
Nothing remains of this site.
SW corner of Ocean and Edwards Sts, Trinidad.
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