Geisel Monument State Heritage Site - Oregon
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Volcanoguy
N 42° 29.419 W 124° 24.924
10T E 383683 N 4705188
The Geisel Monument State Heritage Site is located about 6 miles N of Gold Beach off U.S. Hwy. 101.
Waymark Code: WM7YNM
Location: Oregon, United States
Date Posted: 12/23/2009
Views: 5
This small (4 acres) day use park is located just off U.S. Hwy. 101. The primary features here are the large grassy meadow developed as a picnic site (but no restrooms) and the family cemetary.
Park Type: Day Use
Activities:
Picnic area and historic site
Park Fees: Not listed
Background:
John Geisel and his three sons were buried here following their massacre near here on Feb. 22, 1856, during the Rogue River Indian War. The mother and two daughters were captured but later released. http://www.curryhistory.com/historic-resources/biographies/13-giesel-family
Link to Park: [Web Link]
Date Established?: Not listed
Additional Entrance Points: Not Listed
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