What the Plaque/Guide Says:
A United States military post was established here September 12, 1862 by the men of Company G, 2nd Regiment, Infantry, California Volunteers, to keep peace between the Indians and the miners and settlers of northwestern California. It was abandoned in May 1870. Commanding officer’s quarters and one barracks remain at the date of dedication of this site (1962).
More about California Historical Landmark #545:
Crescent City was both a destination for flocking Gold Rushers and a relocation site for several Native American tribes. Naturally, tensions arose between the Tolowa, who would steal from the unguarded settler homes, and the South-sympathizing settlers who demanded that the Tolowa get out or die!
To ease the tensions, the army troops that had been evicted from Fort Ter-Wer by a flood moved north under the supervision of Major James F. Curtis and formed Camp Lincoln! Despite their presence, hostilities continued, and many of the Tolowa just left the reservation and disappeared into the redwoods! Those who stayed continued to be harrassed and to harrass in return, until the Army decided it could no longer afford to staff the camp and shut it down!
How Can I #HelpTheHelpers?
- Become a member of the Del Norte County Historical Society!
- Be a responsible visitor! Please respect the signs and pathways, and treat all structures and artifacts with respect. They’ve endured a lot to survive into the present. They’ll need our help to make it into the future!
How Do I Get There?
4337 Kings Valley Rd
Crescent City, CA 95531
(Take Me There!)
When Should I Visit?
Whenever the mood strikes you!