What the Plaque/Guide Says:
Site of Fort Ter-Wer, United States military post established October 12, 1857 by First Lieutenant George Crook and the men of Company D to keep peace between the Indians and whites. The fort was destroyed by a flood in December 1861, and abandoned June 10, 1862.
More about California Historical Landmark #544:
Fort Ter-Wer, or Terwer, or Ter-Waw, or however you want to say it, took its name from the Yurok term for “beautiful place!” At the time, this was all part of Klamath County, which no longer exists. It was actually flooded four times and rebuilt until Brigadier General George Wright decided it was time to stop rebuilding and move north to Camp Lincoln instead!
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?
330 Terwer Riffle Rd
Klamath, CA 95548
(Take Me There!)
When Should I Visit?
Whenever the mood strikes you!