Hitsi Hut, Yahats, Oregon - Eagle Scout Project Sites on Waymarking.com

This is the text from the 2 signs posted for this Eagle Scout Project:

Hitsi
The word Hitsi means shelter. This is a replica of an Indian shelter found in 1927 by Ralph W. Hoberg. It was used by Indians for overnight stay and hunting. The acutal shelter was found in this general area. This replica of the shelter was reconstructed by the Forest Servcie and Boy Scout Troop 777 for Anthony McMullen's Boy Scout Eagle Project.

Siuslaw Indian Hunting Cabin or Hitsi
(in use prior to 1915)
"First, the ground would be dug out. Houses would be made of some kind of boards. Then the frame of the house would be stood up over the dug out place, then all kinds of things would be placed on both sides. The boards of the house would be fixed so as to join, and when the walls were almost ready, they would be covered with earth on all sides. In passing oug, many of the houses had ladders whereon the people passed out. Thus the people belonging to the past lived. Everywhere they lived thus..."

Extract from:
Frachtenber's Umpqua Texts.

Name of Eagle Scout: Anthony McMullen Troop Number: Troop 777 Project Completion Date: Not listed Troop Location: Not listed

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