Trinidad Head
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Viking Goat
N 41° 03.168 W 124° 09.021
10T E 403330 N 4545255
Spaniards claim Trinidad Head for Spain in 1775.
Waymark Code: WM102Z
Location: California, United States
Date Posted: 11/27/2006
Views: 28
On June 11, 1775, Bruno de Hezeta, commandant of an expedition up the northwest coast, marched with his men and two Franciscan fathers from the shore of the bay to the summit of Trinidad Head. Here they erected a cross and took possession in the name of Charles III of Spain.
Marker Number: 146.00
Marker Name: TRINIDAD HEAD
County: Humbolt
Has Official CA Plaque: no
Marker Dedication Date: 09/09/1913
Location:
1.5 mi W of Hwy 101, Trinidad, USCG Station
Website: Not listed
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